VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

State Standard Schedule: 17

2301 Argonne Drive

Supervises, manages and trains Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists in order to ensure the application of federal and state laws, regulations and Division policies in the provision of vocational rehabilitation services. Mediates consumer concerns and monitors consumer services to ensure they are provided consistent with Workforce & Technology Center (WTC) and Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) goals, objectives, and priorities. Plans, implements and administers vocational services; maintaining a comprehensive Center Counseling service delivery system, which includes co-facilitating the Center Services Team (CST) in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Services staff and interdisciplinary team members from all WTC departments, to promote employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities who are consumers of DORS that are participating in Career & Technology Training programs, including the Partnership/Customized Training programs at the Workforce & Technology Center.

Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists; monitors and evaluates staff performance. Monitors the AWARE system to ensure staff compliance with established business practices. Maintains a comprehensive Center Counseling system in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Services staff and other interdisciplinary team members from other WTC programs and departments. Coordinates and co-facilitates Center Services Team meetings and makes decisions regarding appropriateness of consumers for WTC services. Completes required documentation to reflect consumer’s participation and progress in vocational training; communicates with referral sources and WTC staff regarding scheduling of consumers and reporting of training progress in accordance with departmental, AWARE and WTC guidelines. Serves as a main point of contact for information on training programs to both Field Counselors and outside stakeholders. Provides support and assistance in the planning, implementation and administration of the Career and Technology Training core programs and the Partnership/Customized Training programs. Manages the mediation of consumer issues and concerns during the delivery of rehabilitation services. Investigates reported behavior issues and violations of behavior and addictions policies. Monitors training programs' current enrollment/scheduling, and recommends actions and strategies to maintain program capacities. Monitors the department's purchase, distribution and documentation of consumers’ required uniforms. Co-leads the Case Review Team meetings with the Teacher Supervisor to review progress and/or concerns related to active training students. Serves as a member of the AWARE Testing Team and Agency Policy Review committee. Participates in the Workforce Services Leadership meetings, the WTC Supervisors meetings and the Center-Wide Case Management meetings.

EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree and/or course work in Management, Supervision or Administration.

· Experience with an electronic case management or similar software program.

This recruitment is limited to current Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) employees only.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Applicants must complete the MD State Government on-line application for employment recruitment #21-005209-0003. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite minimum qualifications for the position. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered. Paper applications can be completed and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to DORS Human Resource Department at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. To obtain a paper application visit our website dors.maryland.gov or marylandpublicschools.org. TDD (410) 554-9399. Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9424. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.