Regional Director Rehabilitation Services - Bangor

State of Maine • Bangor, ME

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve full access to employment, independence and community integration. This position directs and coordinates program services. Responsibilities include identifying, developing and overseeing rehabilitation service delivery, budget, reports and resources. The DVR is seeking two full-time Regional Manager positions. DVR Region 4&5, covering Piscataquis, Penobscot, Washington, Hancock and Aroostook Counties. The position is housed at the Bangor Career Center. DVR Central Region, covering Franklin, Oxford, Androscoggin, Somerset, Kennebec, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo Counties. The position is housed at either the Augusta or Lewiston Career Center. Both positions require in-state travel using a State vehicle. Given the nature of the job responsibilities, successful candidates may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background check process once a conditional offer of employment has been made. MDOL supports success through intentional collaboration, innovative thinking, and adaptability. We value an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace where all employees thrive and contribute to the overall success of the agency.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Department and Bureau standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of modern management principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of Bureau goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of fiscal and resource management.
• Knowledge of problem solving methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the disabled.
• Knowledge of casework procedures, management, and systems.
• Knowledge of the Rehabilitation Act as amended by federal regulations.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to manage and evaluate staff performance.
• Ability to negotiate fees and contracts for services.
• Ability to set and implement goals, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to define and clarify technical information.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.
• Four (4) years experience in social or rehabilitative services including one (1) year experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity and a Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Social Services, Education, or Public Administration.
• Directly related professional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations applicable to and administered by the agency.
• Knowledge of bureau or program policies, goals, and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Determines and administers financial, personnel, and service delivery needs in order to meet established statewide and regional program goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Oversees and coordinates case development and staff performance in order to evaluate regional and statewide programs and ensure employee effectiveness.
• Gathers and compiles statistical and financial data in order to use in preparing long range plans and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations.
• Presents workshops to consumers, providers, citizen groups, and governmental or program officials in order to enhance public understanding of the needs and abilities of people with disabilities.
• Identifies needs, develops resources including facilities and services, and writes grants in order to advocate for services and support for people with disabilities.
• Coordinates with public and private agencies in order to develop regional and statewide programs.
• Develops, requests, and administers staff training needs, regional and statewide budgets, and grants in order to ensure availability of qualified staff and necessary resources.
• Develops and recommends new and revised statutes, rules, policies, and procedures in order to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Studies and researches current rehabilitation trends, practices, programs, laws, rules, and regulations in order to maintain technical expertise.
• Identifies and recommends case management tools and activities in order to assist in streamlining service delivery and monitoring outcomes.
• Interviews and hires regional and statewide employees in order to meet established goals and objectives.
• Implements and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices such as: AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.21% for Confidential employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager