Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor (35 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Bridgeport, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is seeking an experienced individual for the position of Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor. This role involves leading and supporting a high-performing rehabilitation team, ensuring consistent, high-quality client services, guiding staff development, and coordinating services with community partnerships. The Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) aims to maximize opportunities for independence and well-being for people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut through responsive services, leadership, advocacy, and resource provision.

Requirements

Current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language.
A Master's degree from an accredited college with a major course of study in vocational rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, special education, or related behavioral or social sciences.
Five (5) years of experience in the vocational rehabilitation career series in a state/public vocational rehabilitation program.
Two (2) years of experience must have been with the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Specialist.
Incumbents in this class are required to maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license or Identification Card.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the implementation of (WIOA) Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, with particular emphasis on Title IV, Vocational Rehabilitation, including involvement with the local workforce system.
Experience with mentoring new staff or supervising interns.
Experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications, including TEAMs and Outlook to support case management, organization, and time management.
Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience communicating with underserved populations and establishing community partnerships.
Experience with regional and statewide priority work groups, initiatives, and projects.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a high-performing rehabilitation team.
Ensure consistent, high-quality client services across programs.
Guide staff development and evaluate performance.
Coordinate services and strengthen community partnerships.
Oversee daily operations to keep services running smoothly.
Review casework to uphold standards and best practices.
Schedules, assigns and oversees work of staff.
Supervises, guides, and advises counselors in all phases of rehabilitation case work.
Reviews reports and case records for uniformity in the application of policies and standards of services.
Conducts performance evaluations.
Coordinates all programs and services to provide maximum effective service to clients.
Identifies in-service training and staff development needs.
Prepares progress and statistical reports and submits to District Director or central office as required.
Acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures.
May plan, organize and direct all activities in a local office or small district office of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services.
May represent the Bureau in community relations activities and speak before lay and professional groups.
Performs related duties as required.