[rehab] {Disarmed} FW: Job openings
adrijana prokopenko
adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com
Fri Feb 24 16:41:56 UTC 2017
Can you give us more info about the first job ad and where we can direct people?
On 2/24/17, Nightingale, Noel via rehab <rehab at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> From: ccer at yahoogroups.com [mailto:ccer at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of LAURIE
> FORD lhf4 at uw.edu [ccer]
> Sent: Friday, February 24, 2017 8:30 AM
> To: 'ccer at yahoogroups.com'
> Subject: [ccer] Job openings
>
>
> Hi folks - happy Friday!
>
> This message includes information about two open positions - one with the
> Veterans Benefits Administration in Spokane, and one with Orion in
> Mukilteo.
>
> We have avoided sending out job announcements in the past but thought we'd
> offer these as a trial balloon. What do you think? Is this an ok use of
> your email time, or would you rather continue to have this list limited to
> trainings and conferences?
>
> I look forward to hearing from you either way -- Laurie
>
> Laurie Ford, VR Projects Director
> Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation
> University of Washington
> 6912 220th SW, Suite 105
> Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
> (425) 771-7428 office
> (206) 303-0672 cell
> Toll free (888) 377-0100 ext. 309
> http://www.ccer.org<http://www.ccer.org/>
>
> Promoting access and inclusion for people with disabilities
> through education, collaboration, and connection to resources.
>
>
> I wanted to reach out to you and share the information that there will be a
> VRC position opening in Spokane soon, for the Veterans Benefits
> Administration. If you can think of any qualified candidates, preferably
> veterans or Schedule A status, that would be great. Otherwise, if you don't
> mind sending the announcement out through your Emerging Leaders roster, that
> would be very appreciated. The position is out-stationed with two other
> VRCs, so there is not a huge amount of direct supervisory support available
> for training, etc. There is likely some travel required in the position as
> well, since we cover eastern Washington.
> It will be showing up on USAJobs at some point, and folks will need to apply
> through that portal. It is very important to follow all directions as
> closely as possible, since HR will look for small things to disqualify
> candidates. Also, positions are sometimes only open for a few days, so it
> is important to move on it quickly.
>
> I hope that you are doing well, and that you have an amazing new crop of
> Emerging Leaders to help flourish :)! Please don't hesitate to call or email
> if you need further information, or just want to say hello.
>
> With Regard,
>
> Michell L. Wood, M.Ed.
> Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
> U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
> Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center
> 4815 N. Assembly St, Bldg 6A
> Spokane, WA 99205
> (509) 434-7757
> Michell.Wood at va.gov<mailto:Michell.Wood at va.gov>
>
> Hi Laurie
> Is it possible to share this?
>
> We just opened a employment program manager position in Mukilteo.
>
> This person will manage our employment services in our Mukilteo location
> independently. They will also build and expand our Orion model of
> transitional employment into the Mukilteo site. Anyone with questions can
> feel free to reach out to me.
>
> The Position:
> Mukilteo - Employment Program Manager
> Objective:
> To uphold the Mission and Vision of Orion:
>
> * Orion's Vision states: "We are a leading model for social enterprise
> strengthening our community so that every individual has an opportunity to
> contribute and have a career."
> * Orion's Mission states: "We change the lives of people with barriers
> to employment by building esteem and creating opportunities through
> training, education and successful business platforms."
> To maintain Orion's core values in all interactions and operations. Orion's
> values are "Innovation, Customer Service, Accord, Respect and Excellence."
> To maintain Orion's essential Job Qualifiers in all activities:
>
> * Teamwork - Works positively with other team members to achieve goals.
> * Communication - Communicates clearly, thoroughly and professionally
> with internal and external customers through verbal and written means.
> * Empathy - Identification with and understanding of another's
> situation, feelings and motives. Belief in each individual's abilities.
> * Positivism - Openness and acceptance of ideas and initiatives
> * Customer Service - Provides courteous, respectful, timely, accurate
> and personalized attention.
> * Independence - The ability to plan, organize, prioritize and complete
> work with minimal assistance.
> To provide leadership within Orion and to the Training and Employment
> Services Department by setting, guiding and achieving personal, departmental
> and strategic goals.
>
> Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
> Program Management
>
> * Provide strategic direction of the Mukilteo location and Orion through
> the strategic planning process in order to develop high level initiatives
> that will drive program improvement.
> * Provide leadership and support to the Orion Team to achieve company,
> departmental and personal objectives.
> * Develops and fosters relationships with existing and new funding
> sources. Serve as primary contact for Snohomish County DDA contract and
> manages all departmental contracts (Snohomish County, DSHS Division of
> Vocational Rehabilitation etc.).
> * Responsible for program development/expansion and research into and
> implementation of best practices.
> * Supports preparation and maintenance of accreditation (CARF, DDA) for
> programs and services.
> * Manage data related to each training program including enrollment,
> billing, results and more.
> * Develop reporting on program outcomes in accordance with DDA and Orion
> expectations.
> * Serve as primary point of contact for all Mukilteo site employment
> services needs that require escalation (grievances, injuries etc.)
> * Assures participants are actively participating in and receiving
> benefits from a quality program of their own design and that stated outcomes
> are being achieved.
> * Schedule and lead weekly or biweekly departmental meetings focusing on
> key metrics / action plans.
> Budget
>
> * Works with Vice President of Services to develop Mukilteo site
> employment services budget.
> * Assures appropriate departmental fiscal practices, including annual
> budgeting and active management of income and expenses.
> * Manage staff time to assure billing meets industry standards and
> budget expectations.
> * Ensures timely reporting for billing purposes.
> Staffing / Supervision / Leadership
> Staffing:
>
> * Hire staff that fit Orion Mission and Values to achieve company and
> divisional goals and objectives.
> * Provide consistent and effective training and development of staff.
> * Effectively direct staff and resolve performance problems quickly.
> Supervision:
>
> * Provides division staff with necessary support to effectively and
> efficiently do their jobs in the development of positive relationships with
> participants.
> * Assures each staff maintains up to date and comprehensive participant
> records and that documentation meets professional accreditation and record
> keeping standards. Provides case record reviews and quality assurance
> reviews with Employment Services team. Assures each staff maintains up to
> date Career Path Plans for DDA participants.
> * Supports each staff to coordinate participant-centered services with
> funding agencies, governmental departments, community service programs and
> families in order to fulfill the participant's Career Path / Vocational
> Plan.
> * Assures effective intake, individual planning, program implementation
> and exit procedures are in place and being followed.
> * Completes annual performance reviews on employees within department as
> well as manufacturing participants.
> Teamwork / Communication
>
> * Effectively communicates with program managers, supervisors,
> participants, parents, guardians, residential support providers, co-workers,
> referral source representatives and all significant others to ensure
> successful planning, transition, resource coordination, training and
> participant centered services are provided.
> * Support all members of Orion's Employment Division and Orion team
> fully to achieve agency, departmental and personal objectives.
>
> Qualifications:
> 1. Bachelor degree within human services, special education, or
> vocational rehabilitation preferred
> 2. A minimum of three years supervisory experience.
> 3. Ability to work independently.
> 4. At least two years of experience working with individuals with
> intellectual disabilities. Knowledge of disabilities and their impact on
> functioning and employment.
> 5. Ability to apply positive behavior support principles and
> strategies.
> 6. Excellent customer service skills - ability to relate well to all
> customers including program participants, staff and external customers
> including referral sources and businesses.
> 7. Excellent ability to communicate in English - both verbally and in
> writing.
> 8. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to
> questions from all stakeholders.
> 9. Ability to analyze, coordinate and synthesize information and reach
> sound conclusions.
> 10. Strong computer literacy.
> 11. Must have valid driver's license and insured vehicle.
> 12. Present a positive, professional image in demeanor and dress to meet
> the public.
>
>
> Link to apply:
>
> http://orionworks.org/careers.php
>
>
> Thanks
> Kathy
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> Kathy Powers, M.S., CRC
> Vice President of Services
>
> ORION
> 1590 A St Northeast
> Auburn, WA 98002
> P: 253.458.7621
> C: 206.941.2972
> kathy.powers at orionworks.org<mailto:kathy.powers at orionworks.org>
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