VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SUPV - SES - 48004706 1

State of Florida•Fort Myers, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an advanced-level of professional work supervising vocational rehabilitation counselors and office support staff. At this level, the position works independently on a variety of complex tasks under limited supervision, performing a variety of complex tasks where general policies may not have been previously established, and standard methods may not be available. This work requires extensive knowledge of counseling techniques and practices. The work involves spending the majority of time planning and directing the staff’s work; communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees; and having the authority to recommend hiring, transfers, suspensions, promotions, and disciplinary actions. The employee may use skill in developing methods and procedures for special applications of functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, such as psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, or vocational rehabilitation counseling.
Three (3) years of experience consisting of: Direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center.
Direct service for advocacy activities that provide such individuals with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities.
Direct experience as an employer.
Direct experience as a small business owner or operator.
Direct experience in self-employment
Experience in Human Resources
Experience in Recruitment
Experience in supervising employees
Experience in training
Experience in other activities that provide experience in competitive employment environments

Nice To Haves

Applicants who have both professional and educational experience.
Applicants who have direct experience with case management and the ability to manage high-volume caseload efficiently.
Applicants who complete application information and hire requirements listed in the advertisement to completion.
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in field of study such as Law, Psychology, Disability studies, Business administration, Human resources, Special education, Management, Public administration, Vocational rehabilitation counseling, or another field that reasonably provides confidence in the employment sector, in a disability field, or in both business-related and rehabilitation-related fields.

Responsibilities

As a supervisor, the incumbent must communicate with, motivate, provide or coordinate training, and direct the work of his/her subordinates.
Complete timely performance appraisals, develop timely and accurate work plans, and timely approve monthly attendance and leave for each position under his/her direct report.
Timesheets will be completed in the People First system by the 5th business day of the following month.
The incumbent has the authority to make hiring recommendations as well as disciplinary recommendations.
Evaluates the work and quality of casework to ensure that team members work in partnership with eligible individuals to attain a quality employment outcome.
Communicates; plans and priorities strategies using community resources and comparable benefits to achieve employment outcomes.
Manages and coordinates financial resources to ensure effective and efficient provision of services according to state and federal regulations and policies.
Ensures accuracy of data from the unit team.
Plans, devises, develops and collaborates with community partners, including employers, to assure the appropriate use of financial resources and comparable benefits.
Evaluates staff performance by monitoring the quality of rehabilitation outcomes.
Provides technical assistance, identifying and analyzing internal and external problems; offers alternative solutions and strategies with individual and/or team involvement.
Facilitates team process improvement to achieve customer independence.
Develops and optimizes unit team and individual goals which are consistent with Vocational Rehabilitation’s mission through individual and group teaching, coaching, counseling, evaluating, role modeling and participation in Area quality assurance activities.
Establishes evaluation criteria, following Departmental guidelines, for the hiring of the unit team members.
Develops resources to recruit qualified applicants.
Designs and conducts interviews and hires the unit team members.
Provides technical assistance and specialized training to internal and external customers, including employers.
Participates and provides training experiences designed to enhance professional competency in achieving employment outcomes.
Performs outreach in the community. This includes contacting and visiting local schools, businesses and organizations to make presentations that market the benefits of VR services and advocate for the hiring of people with disabilities.
Performs related work as required.

Benefits

State Group Insurance coverage options+(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment
Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits