VOCATIONAL REHAB AREA SUPERVISOR - SES - 48004263

Requisition No: 824083 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: VOCATIONAL REHAB AREA SUPERVISOR - SES - 48004263

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48004263 

Salary:  The salary may be negotiable dependent upon years of experience, education level and available salar 

Posting Closing Date: 11/30/2024 

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DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

LOCATION: First Coast Region

(Daytona Beach, Ocala, Orange City and St. Augustine)

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AREA SUPERVISOR

Position Number: 48004263

The salary may be negotiable dependent upon years of experience, education level and available salary rate.

 VACANCY

The mission of Florida’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is to improve employment outcomes, including employment-specific training outcomes, and enhance independence for individuals with disabilities. This position manages DVR staff in units and positions across the first coast region in cities from Ocala, Daytona, St. Augustine to Orange City and requires:

• Strong organizational and management skills
• Strong skills specific to public speaking and stakeholder outreach (including with other agencies, business, and community organizations)
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive, motivated and cooperative team Critical thinking, data-based management and problem solving skills

Job Description:

 As a supervisor, the incumbent must communicate with, motivate, provide or coordinate training, and direct the work of his/her subordinates. In addition, the employee must 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.

This is a vocational rehabilitation administrative position requiring advanced programmatic specialization. The area supervisor is responsible for and spends the majority of time supervising vocational rehabilitation supervisors and vocational rehabilitation consultants and for effecting a wide range of support services to the area vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations and area procedures in order that individuals with disabilities may attain or maintain employment. This associate is involved in the hiring, disciplinary actions and promotion of associates in cost centers supervised. The incumbent of this position will access client information, produce correspondence, and perform other automated functions within the scope of the position's responsibilities.

Assures the provision of quality vocational services to people with disabilities through the supervision, training and evaluaiton of Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisors and Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants. Assures that units meet required expectations. Monitors the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services in the area via case reviews, program monitoring, on-site visits, individual and group conferences, data analysis and trend analysis. Provides supervision by planning workloads, work flows, establishing time lines and constructive feedback to associates to assure quality employment outcomes in an efficient and effective manner.

Collaborates with community partners and customers to improve services, and develops strategies for better customer satisfaction and quality employment outcomes including contractual relationships. Ensures effective and efficient use of State and Federal financial resources to deliver customer services resulting in employment outcomes. Meets customer service budgetary needs through effective allocation and/or monitoring of funds, and identifies and develops community resources, comparable benefits and other cost saving mechanisms.

Meets with associates on a regular basis, assists with team building, associate development, and organizational development and growth. Participates in Area Quality Assurance activities.

Manages the human resources and operational aspects of assigned cost centers. Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Departmental directives through appropriate recommendations.

Interprets policies, procedures, and laws to associates and to internal and external customers. Performs related work as required, including but not limited to the performance of the duties of the area director when designated.

Attendance at work is an essential job function. 

REQUIRED: Experience working directly with people with disabilities AND at least 3 years of supervisor experience

PREFERRED: Master’s degree

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods and techniques, and management information systems

Ability to:

• participate in meetings with executives from public, not-for profit, and private sectors
• plan and organize multiple functions, projects, processes in high pressure, fast paced environment
• effectively communicate issues and positions verbally and in writing
• apply laws, regulations, policies, and established procedural guidelines in order to perform quality assurance functions
• apply policies and procedures to situations in order to assess performance, compliance, and effectiveness of operations
• recruit, hire and directly supervise professional and management staff
• research issues related to service delivery and customer complaints and/or concerns
• prepare public correspondence for senior management
• communicate effectively to resolve issues of service delivery, performance, compliance, ethics, and effectiveness
• plan, coordinate, and conduct presentations
• ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize work

 ***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.***

APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be delayed at the final review step if you are missing the below items:

• Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first:
  • Any and all State of Florida jobs
  • Any and all Florida University jobs
  • All periods of employment
  • Periods of unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more*
  • Education
  • Volunteer Experience
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

Complete and register your State of Florida Employment Application on-line, which will then enable you to electronically submit your application for advertised vacancies in the state agencies. The State of Florida application online can be edited at any time prior to each submission and will automatically populate when you apply to a specific position.

After you have applied to one or more job advertisements, all submitted applications can be viewed from the "Applicant Home Page" by clicking on "View Your Applicant Submissions. "A listing of all the positions to which you have applied will be displayed. You can view and/or print any or all the submitted applications, although this information is also maintained online.

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• Download and then fax a completed application to the People First Service Center at 888-403-2110.  Be sure to include the requisition number on each page of your application.

For assistance in completing the employment application or applying for jobs using the People First system, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department.

Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• State of Florida Retirement package – 3% employee contribution required
• 10 Paid Holidays annually
• 176 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually
• 104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave annually
• Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – Employee pays (Individual $8.34/month or Family $30.00/month)
• Life Insurance – State pays 100% of premium
• Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision, etc.
• Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available
• Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction

Benefits information can be found on the following website: http://mybenefits.myflorida.com/

LEAVE INFORMATION

• • Annual Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
  • Sick Leave -. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.