State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor (35 Hour) (9155EB)

$47.65-$62.02 Hourly / $3,334.91-$4,340.89 BiWeekly /
$87,041.00-$113,297.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services this class is accountable for the administrative supervision of rehabilitation counselors; may be responsible for the administration of a local or small district office.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from a Vocational Rehabilitation Regional Director or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Counselor Specialists and other staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Schedules, assigns and oversees work of staff; 
  • Supervises, guides, and advises counselors in all phases of rehabilitation case work; 
  • Reviews reports and case records for uniformity in the application of policies and standards of services; 
  • Conducts performance evaluations; 
  • Coordinates all programs and services to provide maximum effective service to clients; 
  • Identifies in-service training and staff development needs; 
  • Prepares progress and statistical reports and submits to District Director or central office as required; 
  • Acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
  • May plan, organize and direct all activities in a local office or small district office of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services; 
  • May represent the Bureau in community relations activities and speak before lay and professional groups; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • vocational rehabilitation principles, methods, procedures and current developments; 
    • current social legislation including federal and state laws, statutes and regulations pertaining to the rehabilitation of persons with a disability; 
    • community organizations and other resources available to persons with a disability; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Considerable ability to
    • conduct in-service training; 
    • relate to different cultural and economic backgrounds; 
    • organize time, set priorities and manage workload using an electronic system; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree from an accredited college with a major course of study in vocational rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, special education, or related behavioral or social sciences and five (5) years of experience in the vocational rehabilitation career series in a state/public vocational rehabilitation program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience must have been with the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Specialist.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class are required to maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license or Identification Card.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel with or without an accommodation.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(06)-Counseling

BARGAINING UNIT

(14)-EDUCATION B (P-3B)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

EB 28

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 Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor (35 Hour) in Salary Group EB 28 approved effective May 5, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modify content, modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-146

EFFECTIVE DATE

08/14/2024
CLASS: 9155EB; EST: 2/10/1967; REV: 8/20/2024;