District Supervisor

Job Location: 3417 Division Drive, Suite 2, West Plains MO 65775

Why you’ll love this position:

Vocational Rehabilitation is an agency dedicated to serving the youth and adults with disabilities in the West Plains community. In the role of District Supervisor, you would lead a passionate group of professionals who have a unified vision of transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities through employment. This agency values and promotes professional development and a culture of appreciation, contribution, and excellence in all that we do. Come and join the leadership team at Vocational Rehabilitation, where your experiences, enthusiasm, and training will have a positive and life altering impact on those we serve, those we lead, and the community we love. We can’t wait to meet you!

• Plan, coordinate and supervise personnel activities and administer the rehabilitation services including, but not limited to, case assignment, case processing, training and quality in district office.
• Review current status of cases, recommend additional steps to be taken in individual cases and suggest improvements in methods to counselors.
• Continuously and effectively interpret the Vocational Rehabilitation program to other agencies and public at the district level.
• Through frequent caseload reviews and staff conferences evaluate the effectiveness of services.
• Provide the Regional Manager, Coordinators with appropriate reports concerning the status of field operations in the district.
• Plan new assignments when indicated and makes recommendations for changes to the Regional Manager.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, assignment and training of personnel within the district.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of the basic principles for the organization of a district Vocational Rehabilitation Program and of the types of standards of service required to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of human behavior as related to personal, social and vocational adjustment.
• Considerable knowledge of occupations in terms of skills required, physical demands, training requirements and work conditions.
• Knowledge of principles of administration and supervision, and the ability to apply such knowledge.
• Thorough knowledge of counseling and guidance techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of pertinent social legislation, such as state and federal laws related to Vocational Rehabilitation, Division of Family Services, Department of Health, and Department of Mental Health, etc.
• Specific knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of caseload management.
• Considerable knowledge of community agencies, facilities and services.
• Ability to evaluate the soundness of rehabilitation plans.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
• Travel is required.

Minimum Experience and Training:

• Master's degree from an accredited college/university in rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, clinical psychology, clinical social work with experience in vocational counseling. Minimum educational requirements are defined by the Code of Federal Regulations, 361.18(C)(II)(A(1).
• 2 years of supervisory experience required

(Other qualifications and experience, which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position, may be accepted in lieu of the above).

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

• Health insurance 1 st of the month following start date
• Generous amounts of annual and sick leave each month
• 13 paid holidays
• Retirement and deferred savings programs with up to $75 match
• Opportunity for distributed work after 1 year of successful employment
• Ongoing opportunities for training and professional development

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Human Resources at 573-751-3251 or by email: vacancy@vr.dese.mo.gov

To our applicants with disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact Human Resources at 573-751-3251. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate requested needs. TTY/TDD users: Relay Missouri Service: 573-751-0881.

Notice to Applicants: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas through INS.

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