Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 1

Full Job Description

The Department of Labor & Industry is seeking a highly motivated professional that is ready to take their career to the next level. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 1, you will be responsible for the implementation of the State and Federal Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program in the three-county district office service area. VR services are provided to individuals with disabilities who may benefit from assistance to prepare for, enter into, retain, or advance in employment. If you are someone who takes pride in public service and professional career growth, come join our dedicated team!

Requirements

This role is under the general supervision of the Acting Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 2, the District Administrator of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Washington District Office.

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 1, you will be managing and directing the activity of professional and support staff in the OVR Washington District Office.

Work includes participating in work groups, leading work groups, completing special assignments, as well as attending meetings, conferences, and training opportunities.

You will have the opportunity to interact with community-based organizations, employers, and constituents to promote successful employment of individuals with disabilities.

This position requires a high level of independent decision-making on all issues pertinent to the effective operation of the district office. Additional responsibilities include:

• Developing strategic and operational plans
• Developing and implementing caseload assignments, supervisory unit composition and function, clerical assignments, and fiscal operations
• Providing leadership, guidance, and direction concerning agency philosophy
• Ensuring VR services are provided in a manner that complies with federal and state legislation, regulations, agency policy, and procedures
• Developing new service opportunities and evaluating their effectiveness
• Resolving complaints and grievances
• Accessing and updating participant records, provider information, and fiscal information

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours are negotiable - 7.5-hour workday and lunch period either 30 or 60 minutes
• This position is eligible for an alternate work schedule.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the training period.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Washington.

The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of professional social or human services experience that includes two years of professional experience working in programs that serve persons with disabilities and that includes or is supplemented by one year of professional supervisory or consultative social or human services experience, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional experience working in programs that serve persons with disabilities and that includes or is supplemented by one year of professional supervisory or consultative social or human services experience.

Other Requirements:

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

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.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.