Vocational Rehabilitation Regional Director (35 Hour) (Hybrid)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nReady to empower individuals with disabilities and guide them towards meaningful employment?\r\nJoin our team and make a lasting impact by helping individuals achieve their career goals and independence!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS), Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) is seeking a current ADS employee to join our team as a Vocational Rehabilitation Regional Director. Discover an exciting opportunity to lead and administer vital vocational rehabilitation services to individuals. Explore further details about this rewarding position below!�\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS:\r\n\r\n\r\n Schedule:�Full-time, 35 hours per week,�Monday - Friday\r\n Shift: First Shift, 9:00am to 4:30pm\r\n Environment:�Hybrid work environment, including office-based, community based, and remote work responsibilities\r\n Location:�184 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:\r\nAs a current State Employee you will continue to receive:\r\n\r\n\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities.\r\n A healthy�work/life balance�to all employees.\r\n Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:\r\n You will lead and coordinate the work of vocational rehabilitation and support staff across the Northern Region’s four offices, ensuring high‑quality VR services for individuals with disabilities. In this role, you will build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, including provider agencies, WIOA partner agencies, and key referral sources. You will also oversee compliance and quality assurance standards within the region, while collaborating with staff and consumers to address and resolve complex or challenging situations.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND BUREAU:\r\n \r\n The Mission of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is to maximize opportunities for the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut. Our programs, policies and practices are designed to:\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Deliver aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens\r\n Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide\r\n Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy\r\n Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults\r\n Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level\r\n \r\n \r\n The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS), a division of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS), assists individuals with significant physical and/or mental disabilities in preparing for, securing, maintaining, or advancing in employment. BRS is dedicated to fostering opportunities that support individuals with disabilities in gaining competitive employment.\r\n \r\n \r\n BRS has helped thousands of Connecticut residents with disabilities. Our Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors have the knowledge and experience to help people with disabilities explore work opportunities and make good choices related to employment.\r\n \r\n \r\n We offer individualized services for persons with disabilities who are eligible for vocational rehabilitation and provide supports in planning for and achieving their job goals.\r\n \r\n \r\n Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.� You must specify your qualifications on your application.\r\nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our�Applicant Toolkit�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications:�Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. �\r\n Educational Credits:�List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\n Resume Policy:�Per�Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location:�Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.�\r\n Timely Submission:�All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.�\r\n\r\n\r\n Note: The�only way�to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your�Personal Status Board�regularly.\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n Referral Questions:�This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).� �\r\n\r\n\r\n Prepare For An Interview:�Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful�Interview Preparation Guide�to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at�www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Joseph K. Fried at Joseph.Fried@ct.gov.\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!�\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services this class is accountable for the administration and operation of a regional area and the local offices within the region served.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n\r\n Plans, organizes and directs all activities in an assigned regional area coordinates programs and services of regional and local offices to provide maximum effective services to clients;�\r\n Projects budgetary, staff, and personnel requirements and needs;�\r\n Maintains contact with individuals both within and outside of the Bureau who might impact program activities;�\r\n Acts as liaison between the Bureau and referral and community agencies within the region;�\r\n Maintains existing and seeks new service and referral agencies;�\r\n Speaks before lay and professional groups;�\r\n Determines needs and provides for in-service training and staff development within the region;�\r\n Makes statistical and progress reports to central office;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n\r\n Considerable knowledge of\r\n \r\n current social legislation including state and federal laws, statutes and regulations pertaining to the rehabilitation of persons with disability;�\r\n agency policy and procedures;�\r\n principles, methods, procedures and current developments in administering a comprehensive vocational rehabilitation program;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n organizations and occupational structure of modern industry;�\r\n in-service training;�\r\n community organizations and other resources available to persons with disability;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;�\r\n oral and written communication skills;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to utilize computer software and systems.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree from an accredited college with a major course of study in vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, special education, or related behavioral or social sciences and six (6) years of experience in the vocational rehabilitation career series in a state/public vocational rehabilitation program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

\r\nThree (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.\r\nNOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor.\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Experience in the implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act\r\n Experience in the implementation of policies and procedures within a state Vocational Rehabilitation program\r\n Experience applying policies, procedures and bargaining unit contracts\r\n Experience working with case management Systems\r\n Experience in Vocational Rehabilitation program evaluation and quality assurance\r\n Experience partnering with public and private agencies for the employment of individuals with disabilities\r\n Experience in the supervising of direct service staff, including performance management\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.�\r\n