Director for Community Based and Workforce Services Vocational Rehabilitation Director III

About the role

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. The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) provides services to assist students with disabilities prepare for the work world, vocational rehabilitation services to assist adults with significant disabilities who are seeking to enter or reenter the workforce, and the adjudication of Social Security disability claims for the citizens of Maryland.

The Director for Community Based and Workforce Services will oversee the Division of Rehabilitation Services Workforce Training and Rehabilitation Technology Services. These services are to be conducted in the community or at the Division of Rehabilitation Services' Workforce Technology Center (WTC). The WTC provides both day and residential services. These services are to be provided in support of the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) mission of the employment of individuals with disabilities in a Competitive Integrated Employment environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management and administration of the Workforce Technology Center.
• Provide administrative and management direction for the development, planning, and delivery of services in the community and at the Workforce and Technology Center.
• Oversee the development of new workforce and rehabilitation technology services programs.
• Assess the need for personnel resources and evaluate the personnel performance of the individuals who are assigned to the WTC.
• Ensure the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems designed to evaluate the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of services provided.
• Develop and manage the performance goals that align with the Division’s overall performance measures.
• Develop and manage the annual budget to support the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Engage with businesses and business-related organizations to develop and maintain a thorough understanding of business, local job markets, and community resources in order to build effective relationships.
• Engage with community partners, community colleges, local education agencies, and community rehabilitation providers that could enable DORS to expand community-based programs and services.
• Plans and initiates activities designed to assure positive public relations, involvement, and participation of community representatives, public and private agencies, professional organizations, consumers of services, employers, and advocates.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of experience at a senior management or program director level within an organization that provides training, job development, and placement of individuals with disabilities into competitive integrated employment.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated history of employer and community engagement in the training and employment of individuals with disabilities
• Demonstrated history of programmatic or organizational change

Special Requirements

Applicants must consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS