Salary: $45,000.00 – $62,816.58 Annually
Location : 24 – HARRISON COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9359-0331-20230623ha
Department: 0331 – DRS-OFFICE OF VOC REHABILITATION
Opening Date: 06/29/2023
Closing Date: 7/13/2023 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $45,000.00
Agency Maximum Salary: $62,816.58
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment, and to live independently. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position, please email careers@mdrs.ms.gov.
About the Position: This position engages in professional work involving coordinating and directing the activities of the Ability Works, Inc. facility, which is a Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) within the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). This position functions as the Facility Manager and directs facility staff and receives supervision from the OVR Regional Manager for CRP Operations. Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:• Oversees the quality of goods produced in the facility workshop in order to ensure that product specifications prescribed in contracts are met and to maintain the integrity of workshop operations;• Coordinates contract procurement and consults with subcontractors to ensure the availability of sufficient contractual revenue to provide for the continuous, effective operation of the facility;• Directs the control of supply inventories and equipment to include necessary purchasing to ensure that adequate supplies and equipment are available for production and maintenance purposes;• Develops, monitors, and manages the CRP budget and operations to minimize costs and maximize services provided;• Coordinates the evaluation of the vocational potential of participants and vocational training designed to facilitate clients’ entry or re-entry into the state’s workforce;• Supervises the work of subordinate personnel through the assignment and review of work, training of employees, coordination of employee leave schedules, and the administration of employee performance review assessments;• Consults with district staff to ensure that the CRP provides necessary services and that client needs are best served at all times;• Performs and oversees reporting responsibilities, i.e., fiscal reports, accreditation reports, and federal and state reports;• Ensures compliance with all agency, state, and federal financial guidelines;• Ensures compliance with safety and quality procedures;• Monitors services provided to clients by reviewing case files;• Monitors facility costs by reviewing monthly financial reports;• Monitors timeliness and quality of client and customer services;• Delegates appropriately and mentors staff growth opportunities;• Promotes the skills and abilities of people with disabilities through marketing activities;• Develops short and long-term goals of the vocational training services by assessing the current interests of the stakeholders and recommending new programs and modifications to current programs;• Maintains effective and efficient communication with staff, vendors, clients, and stakeholders.• Completes other duties as assigned.
What you’ll need to be Successful: A basic understanding of rehabilitation counseling and guidance functions, and a basic understanding of manufacturing, production of goods and the profit and loss functions of a business are required. In addition, the ability to lead, coordinate program efforts, manage priorities within time constraints to meet deadlines, maintain client confidentiality, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and interpret and follow policies and procedures are required.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency, 5+ years of relevant experience and/or relevant certifications/licenses, and 1-2 years of supervisory experience.Hiring agency preferred qualifications:A Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Business Administration, Education, or a related field plus five (5) or more years of relevant experience, and one (1) to two (2) years of supervisory experience is required. A Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Business Administration, Education or a related field along with the above referenced relevant and supervisory experience is preferred.
Characteristics of Work
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Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency, 5+ years of relevant experience and/or relevant certifications/licenses, and 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State’s retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed from an accredited four-year college or university?
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How many years of relevant work experience do you have?
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How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
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Do you possess a relevant certification and/or license?
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