Vocational Rehabilitation Area Dir - Doe

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date: feb 4, 2026

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requisition no:869604

agency: department of education

salary range: $80,000.00-$85.000.00

our organization and mission:

vocational rehabilitation (vr) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. Vr is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. Our mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." our vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees."

as a director, 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.

under the direction of the dvr chief of field services - doe - ses this position is charged with executing and assisting in the development of all policies, guidelines, and procedures required to effectively administer the state vocational rehabilitation program at the area level. Recruits and selects qualified professional staff and provides direct supervision to subordinate management staff within the area.

administers all aspects of the state vocational rehabilitation program within one of seven areas composed of multiple unit offices located throughout the assigned service area. Assures that eligibility determination and service delivery are consistent with federal and state rules and regulations. Assists in the formulation of vr policy relevant to service delivery statewide and at the local level. Interprets applicable laws, rules and policies for staff throughout the area.

assists in the planning and development of legislative budge tissues.

administers the department's rules and regulations. Establishes and implements internal controls, directs, authorizes, and monitors personnel actions in area of responsibility (area). Authorizes staff reallocations within assigned area, assures the integrity of the classification system and organizational soundness in authorizing actions.

establishes fiscal controls; monitors resource utilization to ensure that services are provided to the maximum number of eligible clients within the area. This position is delegated with authority to reallocate area resources to assure optimum utilization, approve purchase requisitions, and authorize purchase of equipment.

assures area compliance with casework standards that result in correct eligibility decisions and client service outcomes. Coordinates, negotiates, monitors, and analyzes area productivity through case review, data system information, staff conferences and other appropriate means to assess the quality and level of services, and develops corrective action plans as necessary. Motivate, train and/or oversee training for staff to ensure quality service provision of all programs.

Reviews activities related to client rights in receipt of vocational rehabilitation services and ensures preservation of client rights. Perform administrative reviews upon the request of applicants or clients who are dissatisfied with any action concerning the furnishing or denial of vocational rehabilitation services.

establishes and maintains an active community role. Provides information to and liaison with community-based organizations, other agencies, the media, and service providers such as universities, physicians, hospitals, and facilities. Promotes understanding of the division's initiatives, programs, and the needs of the state's disabled population to an array of groups including legislative and congressional…