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Rehabilitation Services Chief

Posting Begin Date: 2025/09/25

Posting End Date: 2025/10/12

Category: Administration

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 37.77

Maximum Salary: 40.87

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Agency Information:

ICBVI is a state agency which has been serving Idahoans since 1967. The agency assists blind and visually impaired persons to achieve independence by providing education, developing work skills, increasing self-confidence, and helping them remain employed or prepare for employment.

Our missionis to empower persons who are blind or visually impaired by providing vocational rehabilitation, skills training, and educational opportunities to achieve self-fulfillment through quality employment and independent living.

Summary:

The Rehabilitation Services Chief (RSC) for the Vocational Rehabilitation program provides strategic leadership and oversight for ICBVI’s Vocational Rehabilitation program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality vocational rehabilitation and support services to blind and visually impaired individuals across Idaho. This may include providing determining eligibility, providing counseling and guidance and creating an Individual Plan for Employment which may include training and other services to assist them in preparing for and acquiring employment.

An ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Program Management and Oversight

+ Develop operating policies and procedures and implement vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs to ensure efficient delivery of services

+ Set goals and objectives for the VR program

+ Evaluates program progress and ensures compliance with federal methods of program evaluation

+ Manages and counsels staff, reviews client case records for appropriate vocational goals and required documentation

+ Hire, train and evaluate staff including assessing staff training needs and developing training plans

+ Develops and submits ICBVI’s State Plan and is the director for the ICBVI portion of the WIOA (break out abbreviation) State Plan

+ Oversees program budget, allocated resources and ensure cost-effective operations

+ Writes grant applications to obtain funds for special programsDevelops cooperative agreements with other agencies to provide client services and benefits

+ Compiles and analyzes data to determine client needs and ensure uniform application of policies and procedures

+ Prepare reports for federal and designated oversight bodies in accordance with specific deadlines and reporting periods

+ Supports employers by assisting and providing guidance on hiring blind and visually impaired individuals

+ Acts as part of the ICBVI management team and works collaboratively with all other programs and managers

+ Serves as the agency liaison with the Commission on Rehabilitation Counseling Certification (CRCC)

+ Conducts legislative activity as required for ICBVI including but not limited to monitoring & assessing needs for potential code amendments, coordinating submission of code changes to appropriate contacts, etc.

Public Relations

+ Attends meetings and conferences regarding blindness and vocational rehabilitation

+ Makes presentations to civic groups and professional organizations regarding Commission programs

+ Confers with federal and state audit officials

+ Establishes and maintains liaison with other agencies

+ Educates and trains employers on blindness and accommodations

You must possess theminimum qualificationsto pass the exam for this position.You must attacha resume, work history and references to your application. Your work history and/or resume must clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to provide this information may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

Minimum Qualifications:

Considerable knowldege of:

+ Vocational rehabilitation service planning

+ Federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines governing vocational rehabilitation programs

Good knowledge of:

+ Social and economic conditions and problems faced by the rehabilitation process and consumers

+ Managing budgets

Experience:

+ Managing staff

+ Managing & evaluating vocational rehabilitation programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with laws and regulations

+ Interpreting and applying laws and regulations

+ Writing, updating, and developing policies, publications, and procedural manuals

+ Making public presentations

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of blindness and other disabilities and barriers to employment related to disabilities

+ Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and to be a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)

+ Knowledge of Idaho’s legislative process

Benefits

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

+ One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/) ) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement

+ 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options

+ Medical, vision, and dental insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/) benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax

+ 11 paid holidays

+ Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

+ Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

+ Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://statecareers.idaho.gov/pages/benefits

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.