VR Office Director

State of Nebraska • Omaha, NE

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is looking for an Office Director who leads with purpose. In this role, you'll provide strategic leadership for pre-employment transition services — working alongside a collaborative team and partnering with schools, community organizations, and employers to help high school students with disabilities build pathways to meaningful work. If you're an experienced VR professional with a passion for advocacy and a knack for problem-solving and community connection, this is your opportunity to bring that expertise into a leadership role! The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of experience related to the essential functions of the position.
• Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Vocational Rehabilitation Administration, Counseling, Evaluation, Public Administration, Management), experience working with people with significant disabilities, and previous successful leadership experience in a state Vocational Rehabilitation agency or human services agency.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and provides technical assistance, information, and guidance related to VR and interpretation of program guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Identifies potential new programs and services, resolves program issues, and assesses client satisfaction levels and ongoing quality assurance measures.
• Facilitates communication and builds a strong relationship between Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) staff, contractors, and key stakeholders including schools, state agencies, and other business and industry partners.
• Collaborates with and advises Vocational Rehabilitation leadership on significant issues, program developments, and operations of program.
• Maintains an understanding of the programs, services, and operational functions and appropriately implements policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assists with annual and biennial budgets and monitors program fiscal activities and operating expenses.
• Provides leadership in the hiring, supervision, and potential discipline of staff.
• Conducts performance management activities including establishing annual goals related to the strategic plan, holding check-in meetings to discuss goal progress, and completing performance appraisals.
• Facilitates a continuous learning environment by promoting professional development to ensure all employees have the opportunity and skills to be efficient and effective in meeting the goals of the agency.
• Delegates work and projects appropriately among staff.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

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