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REHAB SERVICES DIST ADMIN-BLIND -SES - 48007291 (BLIND SERVICES)

Date: May 6, 2025

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Requisition No: 852545

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: REHAB SERVICES DIST ADMIN-BLIND -SES - 48007291 (BLIND SERVICES)

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48007291

Salary: $60,000.00 to $63,000.00 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 06/06/2025

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Blind Services

Bureau of Client Services & Program Support

Position Title: Rehab Services District Administrator (Selected Exempt Service)

Salary Range: $60,000.00 to $63,000.00 Annually

*Anticipated Vacancy*

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

Application Information:

+ Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

+ Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:

+ Any position held by a State of Florida Agency

+ Any position held by a Florida University

+ All periods of employment from high school graduation

+ All periods of current or prior unemployment

+ Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*

+ Any Education

+ Any Volunteer Experience

+ Your resume and application must match

+ *Gaps 3 months or moremust 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.

+ It isunacceptableto use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.

+ Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.

+ Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

Hiring Information and Requirements:

+ The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.

+ If claimingVeteran’s Preference (https://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/130394/809960/2017-004AdministrationofVeterans) , the candidateMUSTattach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.

+ If claimingRight to First Interview (https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=60L-33.004&Section=0) , the candidateMUSTattach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Office Contact:

Ana Saint-Fort, Program Administrator

Phone: 850-245-0376

Job Description:

This position is in the Division of Blind Services, District 2 Tallahassee Office. The District Administrator is responsible for managing, overseeing, and directing district staff while demonstrating accountability and support towards the goals of agency leadership and communicating the same to other employees. The incumbent will be expected to model, demonstrate and guide other employees in the use of the principals of flexibility, adaptability and approachability – while adhering to applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

+ Communicates with, motivates, provides or coordinates training and directs the work of subordinates.

+ Completes timely performance appraisals, develop timely and accurate work plans and timely approve monthly attendance and leave for each subordinate.

+ Makes hiring recommendations as well as disciplinary recommendations.

+ Utilizes effective counseling and coaching strategies in accordance with agency personnel policies and procedures to ensure acceptable job performance of subordinates.

+ Keeps the Program Administrator of Client Services and the Personnel Administrator advised of personnel issues that may require corrective action.

+ Meets at least quarterly with each subordinate to discuss job performance to ensure each employee is fully aware of their level of performance as it relates to established performance standards.

+ Provides services unique and specialized to blind adults and children throughout the vision rehabilitation process including advocacy, referral and resource development; counseling and guidance and all other aspects of Independent Living (IL) and Children’s (CP) and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services.

+ Provides overall administration, management and direction in the district office and ensures that the district adheres to all state and federal laws, policies and procedures.

+ Responsible for direct supervision of the Assistant District Administrator and administrative/clerical staff.

+ Responsible for the oversight of all district office staff.

+ Responsible for meeting or exceeding program goals for the district.

+ Facilitates and/or participates in communication between Community Rehabilitation Partners (CRPs) and Division of Blind Services (DBS) Contracts Unit regarding invoices and supportive documentation about client service provision.

+ Provides supportive documentation including, but not limited to, Invoice Review Checklist, Facility On-Site Observation and Program On-Site Observation as outlined in DBS/CRP contracts (Independent Living – Older Blind (IL-OB), Independent Living Adult Program (IL-AP), Blind Babies/Early Intervention (BB/EI), Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and Vocational Rehabilitation Transition Program (VR-TS)). Additional supportive documentation is to be conducted during on-site reviews in conjunction with contract managers from the state office.

+ Communicates client service provisions through monthly meetings between DBS and CRPs for each contracted program, to address concerns of progress or lack of client progress during training.

+ Coordinates field staff employment and outreach activities.

+ Collaborates statewide outreach to employers and community partners such as Career Source.

+ Implements a tailored employment model for the district.

+ Supports statewide employment efforts and follows-up as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

+ Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.

+ Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

+ Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

+ Ability to prioritize workload.

+ Ability to develop various reports.

+ Ability to manage people.

+ Ability to assess budgetary needs.

+ Ability to formulate policies and procedures.

+ Ability to communicate effectively.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

+ Ability to plan, organize and direct programs or activities.

Who We're Looking For:

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unity. Attendance is an essential function.

Other Miscellaneous Duties:

+ Performs other duties as requested.

+ Travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, to indicate a level of competency and skill demonstrating basic preparation in a field of study such as vocational rehabilitation counseling ;or

+ Four years of professional and relevant experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program.Preference will be given to those with a bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with:

+ A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

+ Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program.

+ Prior experience working as a manager or supervisor (who has had direct oversight and management of employees and subordinates).

+ An ability to establish and maintain education and experience requirements to ensure an understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of individuals with disabilities.

+ Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

+ Knowledge of pre-employment transition services.

+ A Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation; or who is eligible to become a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).

+ A Certified Community Work Incentives Counselor (CWIC) designation.

Division of Blind Services Mission Statement:

The Division of Blind Services ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services. District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Books Library. The Division of Blind Servies has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.

FLDOE: Division of Blind Services (https://dbs.fldoe.org/)

Working for the State of Florida has Benefits!

* State Group Insurance Coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options)

* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year.

*Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required).

*Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities).

*Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits.

*Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com).

*Annual and Sick Leave Benefits.

*Flexible Spending Accounts.

*Ongoing comprehensive training provided.

*Highly skilled, professional environment.

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

*We care about the success of our employees.

*We care about the success of our clients.

*We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customers' experiences and ourselves.

*We offer rewarding experiences for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.

Leave Information: (SES)

+ + Annual Leave- Employees in Selected Exempt Service positions are 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– Selected Exempt Service positions are 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.

Background Screening Requirement:

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct the required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted 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, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

Selective Service System (SSS) and Requirement:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.

For more information, please visit the Selective Service website (http://www.sss.gov/) .

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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.

Location:

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Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee