Blind Services Assistant Director Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID 8D69559E-E0E5-4)

Description

Overview

As the Blind Services Assistant Director to the Blind Services Division Director, this position supervises the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and the Blind Services Rehabilitation Counselor and Program Manager. This position supports the director with workforce development and position management. As well as succession planning for staff's training needs and professional development. This position supports the director with performance measures and improvements of the DBVI state plan. This position operates as the acting director when the director is absent and facilitates DBVI announcements as well as other communication from the state of Vermont. The assistant director will maintain a VR caseload that provides services to consumers who are blind or visually impaired.

This position will have a hybrid work schedule with office hours located at the DAIL offices in either Springfield, Burlington, Rutland, Montpelier or Waterbury, depending on the location of the candidate.

This position, Blind Services Assistant Director (Job Requisition #54544), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Taya.Tarr@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties may be performed in settings ranging from departmental offices to client homes to premises of service providers. Speaking engagements before a variety of local public groups may be expected. Duties are normally limited to a regular weekday schedule, but evening and weekend meetings and sessions will occur. Private means of transportation must be available for travel. Strong, emotional, and conflicting opinions may be encountered from clients and advocacy groups which should be tactfully channeled into constructive action plans.

Bachelor's degree or higher in a human services field AND three (3) years of experience in a program which provides direct services to people with disabilities, including or supplemented by at least two (2) years with responsibility for administration of a major program.

Experience in services to persons who are blind or visually impaired.

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.