[Rehab] MICHIGAN ASST VR MANAGER OPENING

[Nightingale, Noel]

From: ncsab_members at ncsab.org [mailto:ncsab_members at ncsab.org] On Behalf Of Robinson, William (LARA)
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 7:49 AM
To: ncsab_members at ncsab.org
Subject: [NCSAB Members] MICHIGAN ASST VR MANAGER OPENING

Assistant Manager - West Region
Salary
$27.85 - $42.36 Hourly
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Department
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA
Job Number
6401-19-BSBP-09-POST
Closing
4/30/2019 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

  *   Description<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/2403847/assistant-manager-west-region?department%5b0%5d=Licensing%20and%20Regulatory%20Affairs%20-%20LARA&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs#details-info>
  *   Benefits<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/2403847/assistant-manager-west-region?department%5b0%5d=Licensing%20and%20Regulatory%20Affairs%20-%20LARA&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs#details-benefits>
  *   Questions<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/2403847/assistant-manager-west-region?department%5b0%5d=Licensing%20and%20Regulatory%20Affairs%20-%20LARA&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs#details-questions>
Job Description
The Assistant Regional Manager will provide management assistance to field offices within the region.  Supervision will consist of managing a cross section of specialized services that include vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, pre-employment transition services. The Assistant Regional Manager is also responsible for monitoring accommodations for professional staff in the execution of their job duties.

The Assistant Regional Manager's acts as liaison to the Regional Manager in the monitoring of federal standards and indicators that provides the basis for the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) reports. The Assistant Regional Manager along with the Regional Manager is involved in generating local revenue used to leverage federal funding.

The Assistant Regional Manager is responsible for independent decision making with limited consultation. Extensive independent judgment is needed to adapt policies and to develop and implement new approaches to business and administrative activities (i.e. Interagency Cash Transfer Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding).

The Assistant Regional Manager serves as an affiliate to both state and non-state agencies and organizations including, workforce development partners, community mental health partners, intermediate school districts, social security administration, centers for independent living, community rehabilitation organizations, Native American organizations, Michigan Department of Education, Health and Human Services, etc.

The Assistant Regional Manager manages work site fiscal and personnel activities. Thorough and extensive knowledge of vocational rehabilitation policy and procedures is required to be effective in this position; particularly as it relates to implementation of Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act regulations including Pre-Employment Transition services within the region and connections with Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act core partners as identified under the unified state plan.

Position Description<https://civilservice.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD-VRMgr14-West-March2019.doc>

Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a master's degree with a major in rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, special education, social work, psychology, or occupational therapy.
Experience
Six years of professional experience equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator, including four years equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator P11.
OR
Five years of professional experience equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor, including three years equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor P11 or two years equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor 12.
OR
Three years of professional experience equivalent to a Blind Rehabilitation Instructor P11.
OR
One year of professional experience equivalent to a Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 13 or Rehabilitation Consultant 12.
Additional Requirements and Information
If you have already applied for this vacancy, you need not do so again.  Your application will be considered.

View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/VocationalRehabilitationManager_13007_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)<https://get.adobe.com/reader/>

State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and are worth about 40% of your salary

This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the State of Michigan according to union contracts or Civil Service Rules. See details on these and other employment information.


Leave Time

Full time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation leave days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year, and employees receive 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.


Holidays

State employees receive 12 scheduled holidays each year, which include New Years Eve Day and New Years Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day just to name a few.


Alternative Work Schedules

Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.


Insurance and Other Benefits

Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care insurance, and legal services. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.


Deferred Compensation

Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount you want deducted from your paycheck.


Retirement

Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 3%). ORS administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: a Defined Benefit (DB) plan and a Defined Contribution (DC) plan. Use the following link for detailed information:

Two plans for State Employees<http://mich.gov/ors/0,4649,7-144-6183---,00.html>
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VOCRMGR - Do you possess a master's degree or higher with a major in rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, special education, social work, psychology, or occupational therapy? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
*       Yes
*       No
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VOCRMGR3-14 - Do you possess one of the following? At least six years of professional experience equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator OR at least five years of professional experience equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor, OR at least three years of professional experience equivalent to a Blind Rehabilitation Instructor P11 OR at least one year of professional experience equivalent to a Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 13 or Rehabilitation Consultant 12.
*       Yes
*       No
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Address
400 South Pine Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
(800) 788-1766
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan


William A. Robinson, III
Director, Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP)
201 N. Washington Square, 2nd Floor
PO Box 30652
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-2081 Direct
517-335-5140 Fax
800-292-4200 Toll Free
www.michigan.gov/bsbp<http://www.michigan.gov/bsbp>
www.michigan.gov/howtosayit<http://www.michigan.gov/howtosayit>

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