Director of Rehab Teach & IL #BVI00017
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Director of Rehab Teach & IL - #BVI00017
State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist II
Hiring Range: Minimum salary starting $88000 commensurate with experience.
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired
Location:Blind & Vision Impaired
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Do you enjoy leading impactful programs shaping policy and supporting others in achieving independence Then this is the job for you!
Join our passionate and mission-driven team as you lead the Rehabilitation Teaching & Independent Living Program and supervise the Deafblind Program Director. Youll help drive statewide change collaborate across agencies and enjoy excellent state benefits. Come grow with usyour leadership can make a difference!
Why Join Us
Purpose-driven work
Inclusive supportive teams
Great state benefits
Job Duties:
*This position is subject to close 10-business days (excluding holidays) from the opening date.
The Division of Services will provide a quality program of individualized rehabilitation services educational consultation technical assistance and instruction that will empower eligible consumers to achieve their desired levels of independence consistent with their abilities and informed choices.
We are seeking a Director of Rehab Teach & IL (Independent Living) to lead and direct the Rehabilitation Teaching & Independent Living Program; and supervise the Deafblind Program Director. Develops policy budget and procedures to effectively implement the programs; to represent the agency on interagency committees. To meet the expectations of the job the employee will have access to personally identifiable and confidential information about agency consumers and/or agency staff.
Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
Knowledge/Experience:
- Knowledge of federal & state laws relating to human services programs; sound management principles & techniques.
- Knowledge of adjustment problems of the visually impaired and how to overcome such problems.
- Knowledge of adaptive communications equipment for the blind.
- Knowledge of key components of a rehabilitation program for the deafblind.
- Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia contracts budgeting expenditure and purchasing processes.
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to plan and develop a statewide program of rehabilitation services.
- Ability to express oneself well orally and in writing; ability to execute budget.
- Ability to monitor and manage several complex statewide rehabilitation activities.
- Ability to maintain good working relationship with government officials and other agencies and organizations.
Additional Considerations
- Responsible work experience in Vision Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation and Mobility or Independent Living services for the blind or related field; supervisory and/or administrative experience.
Special Instructions
- This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code 2.2-1201.1.
- A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.
- The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code 2.2-3114.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact for assistance.
Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias New Recruitment Management System. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information:
Name: Human Resources
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
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- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
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