[Missouri-l] Assistant Deputy Director vacancy

[Chip Hailey]

               Please share this with anyone who would like to applyand meets
qualifications.
Thanks,
Janice Phillips
RehabilitationServices for the Blind
573-751-4249 (Phone)
573-751-4984(Fax)

                                                                                    

                                                                                    

 

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ASSISTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR

REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

Social Services Manager, Band 2

 

The Family Support Division is seeking candidates for a Social Services Manager, Band 2 position to serve as the Assistant Deputy Director for Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB).  This position will be based in Jefferson City.  Responsibilities include:  manage and direct program activities (e.g. Vocational Rehabilitation, State Independent Living, Independent Living for Older Blind) provided from seven district offices based throughout the State of Missouri; evaluate effectiveness and quality of services delivered and make recommendations for improvement.  Assist the Deputy Director in the development of state plan, policies and procedures for the administration of services to the blind and visually impaired persons; interpret state and federal laws, regulations and policies.  Assist in the preparation of required responses to state and federal audits and monitoring; supervise the District Supervisors; oversee staff and personnel in the district offices including meeting training needs; act on behalf of the Deputy Director at meetings and in the absence of the Deputy Director as directed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in the following: Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family and Child Development, Human Services, Counseling, Public or Business or Health Care Administration, Nursing, Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Nutrition or a closely related field; and Four or more years of professional experience in protective services for children; self-sufficiency/income maintenance; child support; in-home services; programs for blind or visually impaired persons; Medicaid or other health insurance programs; nursing; health care or health delivery system; pharmacy or pharmacology; treatment and education of adjudicated juveniles; juvenile delinquency prevention programs; or resource, financial or legal investigations.  Additional qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for deficiencies in the required education.  Earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute year-for-year for a maximum of two years of the required experience at a rate of 24 earned credit hours for one year.

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

At least two years of advanced supervisory work, primarily supervising staff engaged in direct client services (case management), three or more years of professional experience in vocational rehabilitation, vocational guidance and counseling or professional health service delivery with at least 1 year experience working with individuals with visual disabilities.

 

COMPENSATION

This position falls under the Missouri Merit System and has an annual salary range of $45,672.00 - $75,912.00.  Missouri State government offers an attractive benefit package including flexible health coverage plans, personalized savings and tax deferral options, and a state-sponsored retirement plan.

 

APPLICATION

Interested individuals should complete an on-line application at https://www.ease.mo.gov/ease/logon.jsp, and then print and fax that application, a resume and transcript(s) to Janice Phillips (fax number 573-751-4984) by the close of business on March 31, 2010. Even if you are already on a register and/or have applied online, the information previously mentioned must be received by the close of business on March 31, 2010.  Questions regarding this position can be directed to Ms. Phillips at 573-751-4249.  

 

 

DSS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 

 
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