Job Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor
Location: Oshkosh, WI
Zip Code: 54901

Description:

Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - [link removed] Oshkosh

Job Announcement Code: 08-02412

Deadline: Monday, September 8, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.

Salary: Starting salary is between $45,088 and $57,000 per year based on qualifications, plus excellent [link removed] benefits. [Note for current state employees: This position is in pay schedule 81, range 03. Pay and benefits upon appointment for current or former state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan, Wis Admin Code and/or collective bargaining agreements.] This position is not represented. A 12 month probationary period may be required.

Introduction: The Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation embraces an active team concept in the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services to its customers. For the purpose of service delivery, Wisconsin is divided into 11 areas, called Workforce Development Areas. For more information, please visit our website at [link removed] [link removed]

Job Duties: Direct, assign, and supervise staff to insure the best delivery of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to individuals with disabilities and to provide consistent interpretation of policies and procedures in the Workforce Development Area (WDA). Train office staff, as necessary, to maximize congruence and consistency with developed goals, objectives and performance agreements and assess the efforts and success in attaining their goals. Assess the efforts and success of the staff in attaining their individual goals, as well as team goals and objectives, by reviewing and sharing management reports. Maintain a professional office atmosphere from a behavior standpoint that is conducive to work and proper for staff and members of the public who visit the office. Lead work team efforts in analyzing VR programs and services to guide assignment of staff resources to increase VR services leading to high quality employment outcomes to under served and unserved consumers. Using a team-based approach, assess the service delivery system for individuals with disabilities in the WDA. Guide work teams in analyzing the internal vocational rehabilitation programs and services as they impact on annual office and staff performance expectations. Insure fairness and equal employment opportunity for all job applicants through the recruitment, selection and hiring processes used within the Workforce Development Area. Study Federal and State regulations to understand policies pertaining to vocational rehabilitation programs. Monitor, through conducting case file reviews, the effectiveness and compliance of the VR program with regard to State and Federal rules and regulations and to meet WDA wide consistency in delivery of services. Dialogue with consumers, employers, one-stop partners, community rehabilitation and independent living agencies, advocacy groups and others to understand the needs of the disabled population served by the WDA. Prepare and deliver speeches, serve on panels, and grant personal interviews for the purpose of interpreting the DVR program and to encourage its utilization in the WDA. The [link removed] position description contains more detailed information.

Well-qualified applicants will have experience in the rehabilitation field and knowledge of the Workforce Development delivery system in Wisconsin.

Special Notes: Occasional travel, including trips requiring an over-night stay are required.

Knowledge Required: Knowledge of the Workforce Investment Act, in particular Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation Program; program eligibility, Order of Selection, Individual Plans for Employment (IPE) and scope of service requirements; Americans with Disabilities Act; Wisconsin Fair Employment Act; vocational and social adjustment problems and solutions; interviewing techniques; methods/techniques/tools/principles of VR process; counseling and guidance techniques and methods; overall case management techniques and procedures; specific physical and mental impairments (cause and effect); and . Working knowledge of and ability to practice leadership and coaching skills for teams and individual staff. Knowledge of personnel and supervisory rules, policies and procedures. Knowledge and skill in basic computer operations including MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access), Outlook and Windows. Working knowledge of and ability to practice effective meeting management techniques. Ability to effectively and appropriately communicate in writing and verbally.

Application Information: Apply with the [link removed] Application for State Employment (Form OSER-DMRS-38), a resume, AND a paper limited to a total of 4 single-spaced typewritten pages describing your experience and training, including the length of your experience and your role and level of responsibility, and your employer related to: (1) providing leadership and/or supervision to vocational rehabilitation professionals, including a description of the project(s) or group(s) led, numbers of people led or supervised, and the results of your leadership or supervision; (2) managing staff and the provision of services, including experience in making assessments, monitoring and reporting; and (3) representing the VR program to consumers, partner agencies, and others through presentations, negotiations, and collaboration.

You MUST submit responses to the 3 areas above. Your responses are considered a civil service exam and will be used to determine your eligibility for these positions. Incomplete application/examination materials will NOT be considered.

Please submit application/examination materials to DWD/Human Resource Services, 201 E. Washington Ave, Room A400, P.O. Box 7946, Madison, WI 53707-7946 so they are received no later than 4:30 on Monday, September 8, 2008. Materials will be evaluated and the more qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

Contact Information: Questions regarding the selection process may be directed to Christine Goslawski at (608) 266-8332 or e-mail [link removed] [email removed]

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