STATE OF COLORADO
invites applications for the position of:
Director of Vocational
Rehabilitation Services
A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement.
Applications will be considered from residents and
non-residents of Colorado.
CLASS TITLE:MANAGEMENT
LOCATION:Denver, Colorado
PRIMARY PHYSICALWORK ADDRESS:1575 Sherman Street, Denver CO
80203
SALARY:$6,841.00 - $10,816.00 Monthly
SALARY NOTE:Although the full salary range for this position
is provided, appointments are
typically made at or near the range minimum.
FLSA STATUS:Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime
compensation.
OPENING DATE:05/17/13
CLOSING DATE:07/01/13 05:00 PM
JOB TYPE:Full Time
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
Note: The closing date for this announcement has been
extended. If
you have already applied, you do not need to re-apply.
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)strives to
provide the most efficient,effective and
elegant services to our customers. Services are elegant when
both the provider and the customer feel
uplifted by their interaction. Daily, our commitment is to
be “people who help people."
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) assists
persons with disabilities to succeed at work and to
live independently.
DVR is committed to helping our employer partners find
candidates who are skilled, loyal, and committed
to your success.
DVR is....
- Welcoming
- Responsive
- Effective
- Proactive
- Continually growing and improving
- DVR believes that treating all persons with dignity and
respect results in services and outcomes of the
highest quality.
- DVR believes that the quality of our staff isessential to
the success of our clients.
- DVR believes that any action taken by our employees has a
direct impact on the successful
accomplishment of our mission.
- DVR employees are committed to strive to accomplish and
effectively represent the collective Vision,
Mission, and Values and to continually improve their
performance outcomes each year.
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
CDHS is seeking a seasoned executive-level leaderto serve as
the Director and highest program
manager for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Services. The individual in this position directs the
daily operations and the Division’s work units, develops the
Division’s mission, goals, and strategic
objectives, and develops long-term and short-term strategic
plans to meet the objectives. Oversees
budget, policy, performance improvement, and communications
strategies, and represents the Division to
external stakeholders.
The Director will oversee the following DVR programs:
Vocational Rehabilitation - assists individuals with
disabilities to obtain employment.
Independent Living Centers - promote a philosophy of
independent living, including consumer
control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal
access, and individual and system
advocacy.
Business Enterprise Program - assists qualified legally
blind business persons in managing food
service operations in state, federal, and some private
facilities.
Traumatic Brain Injury Program - develops a system of
care in Colorado to address the needs of
individuals with traumatic brain injuries.
DVR is also assisted in its work through the Statewide
Rehabilitation Council, an advisory group that is
staffed by the DVR Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or
university with a bachelor’s degree.
AND
Experience:Six (6) years of progressively responsible
professional experience leading a large, complex
organization that must have included at least:
Two (2) years of experience successfully leading and
supervising subordinate managerial staff,
and
Two (2) years of professional public or business
administration experience that included
establishing organization structure, developing strategic
work plans, budget development and
control, setting goals and objectives to achieve program
results, and fostering a team
environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will exhibit:
A Master's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation,Public or
Business Administration, Human
Services, or other advanced degree in a related field.
Additional depth and breadth of job-related experience
beyond the minimum qualifications above.
Professional experience leading human services programs
(especially vocational rehabilitation
services) at a statewide level.
Highly Desirable Characteristics:
Ability to work effectively with key stakeholders, speak
and write authoritatively and compellingly,
resolve communication problems, negotiate, and manage competing
interests.
Ability to work well with constituents regardless of
position and authority, contribute to governing
boards and committees, and adhere to clear lines of
responsibility and accountability.
Proven experience in budget, financial, and contract
management.
Proven experience in policy analysis, development, and
implementation.
Flexibility in leadership through performing
and/oroverseeing the analysis of complex human
resources, financial, or administrativemanagement, policy,
and program issues.
Proven record of building and managing teams and creating
an enabling environment.
Proven ability to provide strategic direction and ensure
an effective work structure to maximize
productivity and achieve goals.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written
communication and public speaking skills.
Ability to problem solve and execute decisions.
Ability to work in a complex political environment.
Proven experience in overseeing and executing data-driven
performance management and
outcome-based systems and initiatives.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must pass a Colorado Background
ofInvestigations background check, a Federal
Bureau of Investigations background check, and drug screen.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Selection Process:
Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and
résumé to their application.
The selection process will consist primarily of an
application review in which all applications are evaluated
against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this
position to identify a top group of candidates to
move forward in the selection process. Candidates will be
notified of their status via email.
Please be aware the application review is based solely upon
the information provided in your
application packet, including the Work Experience and
Supplemental Questions sections of your
application. It is imperative that you provide extensive
detail in these sections of your application.
You should specifically address how, and in whatcapacity,
your work experience satisfies the
minimum requirements or allowable substation requirements,
preferred qualifications, and special
qualifications of this position.
Note: Transfers, voluntary demotions and reinstatements are
required to apply and participate in the
selection process.
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Human
Services (CDHS) who were disciplinary terminated
or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the
information on your application and may not be eligible for
employment at CDHS.
HOW TO APPLY:Thank you for your interest. Submit an on-line
application by clicking the link
below or submit a State of Colorado Application for
Announced Vacancy and all supplemental
questions according to the instructions provided below.
Failure to submit a complete and timely
application may result in the rejection of your application.
Applicants are responsible for
ensuring that application materials are received by the
appropriate Human Resources office
before the closing date and time listed above.
IF NOT APPLYING ON-LINE, SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Please submit your application online and supply a valid
email address. All communication will
be through email. If you do not have access to a computer to
submit your application online,
please contact the HR Specialist listed on thisannouncement.
Faxed, late, paper, or emailed
applications will not be accepted nor considered.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Morgan.Murphy@state.co.us
METHODS OF APPOINTMENT:Appointment to the vacancy or
vacancies represented by this
announcement is expected to be from the eligiblelist
created. However, at the discretion of the
appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by
another method of appointment for a valid
articulated business reason.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.colorado.gov/jobs
Position #IHA 00055 05/08/2013
DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES
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THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Director of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Supplemental
Questionnaire
* 1. If you are a current or previous Colorado State
employee, please provide the following information for
each state job worked: the department, job title, dates of
employment.
* 2. Describe your leadership role(s) in a large, complex
organization. Include the size and a description of
the organization and number of years experience in each
role.
* 3. Describe your experience bringing together diverse
stakeholders to drive change. Include your role(s),
length of time in the role(s), and give at least two
specific examples describing the stakeholders, how
you facilitated the work, and the outcomes.
* 4. Describe your experience using data to improve
performance. Include your role(s), length of time in the
role(s), and give at least two specific examples explaining
the data used, the decisions made using the
data, and the outcome.
* Required Question
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