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The job of Director of Minnesota State Services for the Blind is now
open. You can apply on line, and the closing date is July
27th. You can view the job, and apply at:<br><br>
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</a></u></font>Please circulate, as we need to get somebody good into the
position<br><br>
David Andrews<br><br>
State of Minnesota Job Posting: View<br>
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DIRECTOR SERVICES FOR THE BLIND <br>
$ 32.42-$ 46.56 hourly, $ 67,693-$ 97,217 annually <br><br>
Date Posted: <br>
07/16/2009 <br>
Closing Date: <br>
07/27/2009 <br>
Hiring Agency: <br>
Employment & Econ Development Dept <br>
Division/Bureau: <br>
SSB <br>
Location: <br>
St. Paul <br>
Who May Apply: <br>
Open to all qualified job seekers <br>
Posting Number: <br>
09DEED000128 <br>
Employment Conditions: <br>
Permanent, Full-time <br>
Work Shift: <br>
Day Shift <br>
Days of Work: <br>
Monday-Friday <br>
Travel Required: <br>
yes <br>
Job Grouping: <br>
General Administration <br>
Classified Status: <br>
Classified <br><br>
Job Description: <br><br>
The Director is responsible for leadership in developing and managing
State Services for the Blind's (SSB) State Plans and programs for federal
Vocational<br>
Rehabilitation (including Assistive Technology) and Independent Living,
its Independent Living-Older Blind program and Randolph-Sheppard vending
facilities<br>
program, and the Communication Center. <br><br>
It is the Director's responsibility to provide fiscal leadership, secure
resources, manage the preparation of financial plans and SSB program
budgets and<br>
to manage the disbursement, accounting, and reporting of federal and
state appropriations for the blind and including grants and gift funds so
that all<br>
resources are utilized effectively and in accord with both federal and
state regulations. <br><br>
Provide leadership, initiative and management in the design and
implementation of new developments and technologies, ideas, and
directions as well as effective<br>
strategies for research, program evaluation and quality assurance.
<br><br>
The Director creates a clear focus on the unique character of the work of
SSB and its role in the Minnesota Workforce Center System. The position
supervises<br>
(directly and indirectly) 110 staff members including Program Directors
for: Workforce Development (Vocational Rehabilitation); the Communication
Center<br>
and Senior Services; Technology; Administrative Services. SSB has a
central office in St. Paul and at 12 Workforce Centers across the
state. <br>
Minimum Qualifications: <br>
3 years experience as a manager or administrator responsible for a
program providing vocational rehabilitation services (or employment and
training services),<br>
AND you must possess a graduate degree in Rehabilitation, Public or
Business Administration, Education, Psychology or a closely related
area.<br><br>
<br>
Preferred Qualifications: <br>
Applicants who meet the experience and educational requirement will be
further evaluated on their qualifications (education/training, paid or
volunteer<br>
work/life experience, and accomplishments/achievements) for this position
as demonstrated in the areas listed below. Preference will be given to
applicants<br>
with experience working in rehabilitation for persons who are
blind/visually impaired. <br><br>
Please use the Job Specific Questions Section to respond to each of these
four areas: <br><br>
1) Rehabilitation <br>
a) Knowledge of rehabilitation programs and services - including
vocational rehabilitation, independent living rehabilitation, special
education and the<br>
One-Stop (Workforce Center) system of the Workforce Investment Act; <br>
b) Experience in rehabilitation programs for persons who are blind and
visually impaired; <br>
c) Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations governing the
provision of rehabilitation services to persons who are blind and
visually impaired.<br><br>
<br>
2) Management <br>
a) Managerial, supervisory and related administrative roles and
functions; <br>
b) Planning and development of program policies and procedures. Include
here a description of achievements/accomplishments which demonstrate the
highest<br>
level of: 1) leadership and initiative; and 2) problem solving and
creativity; <br>
c) Quality assurance (e.g., case reviews, compliance, auditing, etc),
program evaluation (e.g., vendor effectiveness studies, etc.),
cost/benefit studies,<br>
and forecasting future resource needs and service demands. <br><br>
3) Budget development and fiscal management. Please include the
approximate amounts of dollars controlled. <br><br>
4) Experience in making presentations to and working with policy making
bodies (e.g., legislative committees) and with professional, consumer and
provider<br>
groups and councils. <br>
Selection Process: <br>
The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Your
resume will be entered into a database. The software program matches your
skills with<br>
the skills needed to perform the duties of the position. If your skills
match the required skills for this position, the department may contact
you. <br><br>
If you have already submitted a resume to this database within the last
12 months that clearly identifies your knowledge, skills, abilities, and
experience,<br>
you do not need to submit another.<br>
<br>
How to Apply: <br>
You are strongly encouraged to submit your resume through the online
Resume Builder at <<br>
<a href="https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ResumeBuilder" eudora="autourl">
https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ResumeBuilder<br>
</a>>. You may copy and paste in your existing resume or let the
software create a resume for you. You may edit your resume later should
your contact information<br>
or experience change. The Resume Builder also collects your work
preference information so we can match you with future job openings that
meet your interests.<br><br>
<br>
Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions
(including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the
three branches<br>
of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch
of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these
differences.<br>
For assistance, please direct questions to both your current and
anticipated Human Resources offices. <br><br>
If you wish to apply with a paper copy, submit your resume AND a
completed State of Minnesota Employment Application form to: Minnesota
Management & Budget<br>
(MMB), 200 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN
55155. Be sure to indicate the posting number of this job on your
application. The<br>
paper application is available on the State Employment Web and MMB web
sites, at any state agency HR office, or by calling 651-259-3637. <br>
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Contact for More Information: <br>
Sue Zeches, 651/259-7107/sue.zeches@state.mn.us. <br>
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David Andrews and white cane Harry.<br>
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