Assistant District Administrator, OVR

About the role

This position performs managerial and administrative work to ensure the provision of effective vocational rehabilitation services to eligible persons with disabilities. It plays a central part in maintaining quality programs and ensuring staff have the operational support they need to work together effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct Staff: Supervise clerical and counseling personnel, assign work, approve and disapprove client service requests, and evaluate overall staff and program performance
• Manage Operations: Oversee District office functions when the District Administrator is unavailable, plan and implement personnel actions, and participate in complain resolution
• Evaluate Processes: Review client service programs, training efforts, and service delivery outcomes for quality, compliance, and effectiveness
• Recommend Plans: Develop and suggest caseload distribution and staffing adjustments to maintain and increase organizational effectiveness
• Analyze Records: Access, update, review, and interpret case service records, statistics, and reports to support evidence-based operational decision making
• Implement Positive Change: Help enact and administer programs, procedures, and staff training and development initiatives that support efficient interaction between offices to ensure effective service delivery

Requirements

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Placement, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Rehabilitation Teacher for the Blind and Visually Impaired, or Orientation and Mobility Instructor; or Two years of professional experience providing social services, counseling or guidance in a vocational rehabilitation program.

Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

Legal Requirements: This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. This position is not subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

Benefits

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Work hours are negotiable; 7.5-hour workday and lunch period is 30 minutes (or 60 minutes depending on work hours). This position may be eligible for Alternate Work Schedules (AWS).

Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Pay

Full-time employment. Work hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Work hours are negotiable; 7.5-hour workday and lunch period is 30 minutes (or 60 minutes depending on work hours).

Schedule

Full-time employment. Work hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Work hours are negotiable; 7.5-hour workday and lunch period is 30 minutes (or 60 minutes depending on work hours).