[rehab] Northern California job announcement Fwd: [Nfbc-info] FYI FW: OCB Administrator Vacancy Update

[David Andrews]

> >
>From: Xavier, Joe at DOR [mailto:Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov]
>Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 5:22 PM
> > To: Xavier, Joe at DOR <Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov>
> > Subject: OCB Administrator Vacancy Update
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Administrator
> >
> > Department of Rehabilitation
> >
> > Orientation Center for the Blind
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> >
> >
> > Community Recruitment Announcement (updated January 2016)
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> > The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is recruiting for a Staff Services
> > Manager II (SSM II) to serve as the Administrator for the 
> Orientation Center
> > for the Blind (OCB), a three acre campus located in Albany, California. The
> > OCB is a 30-bed, residential 24/7 program providing vocational
> > rehabilitation services for DOR consumers to support adjustment to
> > blindness, the development of appropriate vocational behaviors, attitudes
> > and interests, and the preparation of participants to achieve independence
> > and gainful employment. The OCB Administrator is responsible for planning,
> > organizing, directing, and evaluating policies and practices governing the
> > administrative, program/services and facility operations of OCB, managing
> > and leading an interdisciplinary team of professional and non-professional
> > staff, directing and participating in resident consumer 
> development services
> > and processes, and serving as Chair of the Admissions Committee. The OCB
> > Administrator further represents the OCB at meetings with other department
> > divisions, advisory groups and other stakeholders, acts as ex-officio
> > trustee for the American Printing House for the Blind federal 
> quota program,
> > and manages the OCB Trust Fund. The OCB Administrator will participate and
> > contribute to the long- term strategy planning on policy and operational
> > activities as a means to support the preparation of OCB participants to
> > achieve independence and gainful employment and to support the mission of
> > the department.
> >
> >
> >
> > The OCB Administrator reports to the Deputy Director of the Specialized
> > Services Division (SSD) in the DOR.  The OCB Administrator 
> position is based
> > in OCB in Albany, California. The DOR works in partnership with consumers
> > and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in
> > employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with
> > disabilities.
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> >
> >
> > Desired Qualifications:
> >
> > . Ability to mentor, develop staff and promote team work
> > . Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and manage a multi-disciplinary
> > team and the ability to develop and maintain excellent working 
> relationships
> > with staff at all levels of an organization
> > . Able to multi-task in a dynamic, ever-changing environment 
> while remaining
> > effective and exercising excellent problem solving skills
> > . Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
> > . Demonstrated possession of excellent verbal and written communication
> > skills
> > . Demonstrated extensive experience, knowledge and background in 
> services to
> > the blind and visually impaired
> > . Demonstrated knowledge of the Department's mission, goals, programs, and
> > policies
> > . A personal commitment to the vision of the Department of Rehabilitation.
> >
> >
> >
> > Special Requirements:
> >
> > In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications of the Staff Services
> > manager II (Supervisory) specifications, in compliance with the Welfare and
> > Institution Code, the Administrator for the OCB shall have all of the
> > following minimum qualifications:
> > (a) Four years of full time, paid experience working in a program for the
> > education or rehabilitation of adults who are legally blind, with emphasis
> > on nonvisual living techniques, including, but not limited to, 
> daily living,
> > mobility, and communication skills, at least two years' experience shall
> > have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
> > (b) Proficiency in Braille as a second language.
> > (c) Education equivalent to graduation from college with a bachelor's
> > degree. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a
> > year-for-year basis.
> >
> >
> >
> > Essential Information:
> >
> > *      The position classification is Staff Services Manager II, 
> Supervisory
> > (SSM II) with a monthly base salary range of $5,830.00 to $7,245.00.  The
> > description for the SSM II classification is available at:
> > <http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/4800.aspx>
> > http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/4800.aspx
> >
> >
> >
> > *      The incumbent will be hired using the Staff Services Manager II,
> > Supervisory (SSM II) eligible list.  The SSM-II minimum qualifications
> > include: Four years of increasingly responsible management, personnel,
> > fiscal, planning, program evaluation, or related analytical experience with
> > at least one year in a supervisory capacity.  In addition, a college degree
> > is required.
> >
> >
> >
> > *      Those who are not already working in state government at the SSM II
> > level must be on the SSM II eligibility list or take the SSM II examination
> > at:  <https://exams.spb.ca.gov/exams/ssm2/>
> > https://exams.spb.ca.gov/exams/ssm2/
> >
> >
> >
> > *      A Training and Development (T&D) position may be considered when
> > applicable.
> >
> >
> >
> > This position will be open until filled; however, the DOR anticipates
> > screening of candidates to begin March 1, 2016; therefore you are 
> encouraged
> > to submit your application package before screening commences.  Final hire
> > will be subject to the state's hiring conditions.
> >
> >
> >
> > Application Information:
> >
> > Interested candidates must submit the following:
> >
> > . Standard State Application (STD. 678)
> >
> > . Statement of Qualifications
> >
> > . Resume
> >
> > . Evidence of their SSM II list eligibility, if applicable
> >
> >
> >
> > The state application, along with instructions, is available online at:
> > <http://jobs.ca.gov/profile/stateapplication>
> > http://jobs.ca.gov/profile/stateapplication
> >
> >
> >
> > A "Statement of Qualifications" is a discussion describing how a 
> candidate's
> > education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities meet the desirable
> > qualifications and special requirements listed above for this position. The
> > statement should be no more than two (2) pages in length and serves as a
> > documentation of each candidate's ability to present information 
> clearly and
> > concisely in writing.
> >
> >
> >
> > Resumes do not take the place of the "Statement of Qualifications. Although
> > not required, applicants are encouraged to provide electronic copies of
> > their submission along with the written copy. Electronic copies can either
> > be e-mailed to the contact person, or be included in the paper copy
> > submission on a CD.
> >
> >
> >
> > Attached with this announcement is the duty statement for the OCB
> > Administrator position.
> >
> >
> >
> > Representatives from Advisory Committees and or stakeholder groups may
> > participate in the interview process.
> >
> >
> >
> > All complete application packages will be screened and only the most
> > qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview. Travel 
> expenses for
> > any interviews are the sole responsibility and at the expense of each
> > candidate.
> >
> >
> >
> > Applications are to be submitted to:
> >
> > Department of Rehabilitation
> >
> > Attn: Maris Will
> >
> > 721 Capitol Mall
> >
> > Sacramento, CA 94814
> >
> >
> >
> > Questions about the position can be directed to the contact person, Maris
> > Will, at (916) 558-5582 or  <mailto:Maris.J.Will at dor.ca.gov>
> > Maris.J.Will at dor.ca.gov .
> >

         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
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