State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Director Bureau Of Rehabilitation Services (0347MP)

$67.29-$91.75 Hourly / $5,382.84-$7,339.55 BiWeekly /
$140,492.00-$191,562.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Aging and Disability Services this class is accountable for administering the programs and  operations of a vocational rehabilitation services bureau.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Commissioner.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Administers programs and operations of a bureau; directs all staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Administers staff and operations and plans activities of the vocational rehabilitation services bureau including vocational rehabilitation, disability determination and independent living services; 
  • Provides daily supervision of various programs and services offered by the State to people with disabilities; 
  • Acts as consultant with respect to these programs and services;
  • Coordinates programs and services to insure compliance with state and federal policy; 
  • Serves in a liaison capacity between department and appropriate federal agencies and other state agencies;
  • Prepares and/or assists in preparation of bureau budget and administers bureau budget; 
  • Works to coordinate vocational rehabilitation programs and services across the State with state and local school authorities, community-based organizations, advisory councils and consumer groups; 
  • Advises the Commissioner on significant issues, program developments and operations of rehabilitation services programs;
  • Represents the Commissioner on task forces, advisory boards and negotiating teams; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices; 
    • state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • philosophy, methods and programs of vocational rehabilitation services;
  • Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation finance and administration; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Considerable ability to analyze and interpret complex statistical and technical data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation, public administration or a related human services area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

An equivalent combination of education and professional experience as determined by the Commissioner.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(33)-Social Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 73

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Director Bureau of Rehabilitation Services in Salary Group MP 73 approved effective April 1, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a) Final No. 24-062

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/01/2024
CLASS: 0347MP; REV: 4/10/2024;