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Regional Team Leader (Program Specialist 5)
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind
Olympia, WA
Duties: Conducts all work in accordance with scope and values of a State and Federal guidelines and maintain team alignment with the agency mission. Coordinates with Regional Team Leader counterparts and the Field Services Team Leader Group to ensure successful management of VR Field Services. Uses VR Government Management, Accountability & Performance (GMAP) as a management tool to increase efficiencies and performance of assigned service delivery teams. Educates members of assigned service delivery teams about VR GMAP measures and how their efforts influence outcomes. Reviews VR GMAP with assigned teams quarterly. Maintains a high level of communication and consultation with Team Leader counterparts so that information and directives are communicated to respective teams in the same manner and are understood in the same way. Provides staff guidance, supervision, and training. Implements and holds staff accountable for CS Performance Measures, Standards and Initiatives (Presumptive Eligibility, Comprehensive Assessment, Retention, IPE development, Adaptive Skill Assessment, Outcomes, etc.). Develops strategies with assigned service delivery teams to meet CS Performance Expectations. Coaches and mentors staff in VR Best Practices and Procedures. Conducts annual counselor case reviews in collaboration with the Case Review team. Manages case service budgets for two teams in the region. Recruits and recommends for hire the most highly qualified and diverse candidates for
Inclusion, Independence, and Economic Vitality for People with Visual Disabilities all positions within span of control. Completes probationary and annual Performance Development Plans and Evaluations for each staff according to schedule. Develops agency resources. Travel is required, as well as occasional overnights.
Qualifications: Per DOP specifications, positions typically require a Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience, or a Master’s degree and two years of experience, in a related field including planning, policy analysis, coordination and consultation with a variety of public and private agencies, organizations, and/or levels of government and supervisory experience. Two years of experience administering or implementing a component or components of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, AND A Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or other related, OR A current Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, OR A Master’s degree with at least 18 quarter and 12 semester credit hours specified as follows: ONE graduate course with a primary focus on the Theories and Techniques of Counseling; and THREE graduate courses, each with a primary focus on one of the following areas: a) Occupational Information, b) Job Development and Placement, c) Medical Aspects of Disabilities, d) Foundations of Rehabilitation, e) Psychological Aspects of Disabilities, f)Personal and Vocational Adjustment; and TWO graduate courses, each with a primary focus on one of the following areas: a) Assessment, b) Research Methodology, c) Vocational and Career Development, d) Community Resources, e) Case Management, f) Delivery of Rehabilitation Services AND
Four years of paid experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor or similar paid experience in vocational counseling, job placement, vocational assessment, or other areas of rehabilitation counseling. Work experience with a range of people with disabilities. Must pass Washington State Patrol administered Criminal Background Check.
Additional Information: Monthly Salary: $4,214—$5,535. Location: Seattle, Tacoma or Vancouver, WA. To Apply
Initial screening will be based solely on the information contained in your application materials: Submit a completed Washington State Employment Application by using the following link: (http://dsb.wa.gov/documents/DSBGeneralEmploymentApp2007Accessible_005.doc). Re-save the document in MS Word which ensures that all accessibility features work. Attach a letter of interest which states how you meet the qualifications as shown on thisannouncement. Attach a copy of your resume. Include photocopies of college transcripts. Be prepared to provide references at the time of interview.
Only the most qualified applicants will be considered for an interview and further assessment. If you will need reasonable accommodation in the application/assessment process, please submit your request in writing along with your application.
Electronic application materials in MS Word format are preferred and can be emailed to the address below. Hard copies of transcripts and/or application materials can be maile
NOTE: The Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons over 40 years of age, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, Vietnam era veterans, and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. Washington’s Law Against Discrimination prohibits discrimination based on a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Background checks, to include fingerprinting, are required for employees and
applicants considered for positions within DSB when the employee will have unsupervised access to customers who are considered vulnerable adults or children. DSB employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.
Accommodations for applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act are available upon request.
Closing Date: Until filled
For further information, contact:
Ellen Drumheller
Human Resources Representative
P.O. Box 40933
Olympia, WA 98504-0933
Phone: 360-725-3836 or 1-800-552-7103
Fax: 360-407-0679
E-mail: ellen.drumheller@dsb.wa.gov
