The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) seeks a Deputy Commissioner of Programs & Services. To be considered for this position, you must have previous experience in designing and implementing services and programs for blind people. You are innovative, forward-thinking, collaborative, and excel at developing and maintaining strategic alliances. As Deputy Commissioner, you will focus on ensuring that programs, services, regional services provisions, and organizational development processes function effectively to support the MCB’s mission to work in partnership with legally blind individuals to reach their goals of independence and participation in their communities. You will build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with external groups and individuals concerning blind services programs, program development policies, priorities, and operations. As well as providing effective leadership in the design, implementation, and management of the Commission’s services and programs for the blind. _Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):_ · Direct and exercise an efficient system of control through developing and implementing the Commission for the Blind services and programs. · Design and implement programs, services, regional service provision, organizational development, and accountability processes. · Ensure that office policy, program goals, priorities, objectives, and strategies are established, communication and action plans are developed, and the agency’s strategic and annual operational plans are efficiently and effectively implemented. · Develop and implement office operational systems, service provision standards, and outcome measures. · Coordinate working relationships among Commission program units and monitor the progress and quality of all aspects of service and program development and implementation activities. · Supervise overall regions and provide policy guidance in the management of all regional Vocational Rehabilitation, Independent Social Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Teaching programmatic and strategic initiatives, program development and implementation, and regional service provision processes, · Identify business process improvement opportunities and implementation strategies. · Support and monitor completion of business process improvement projects: facilitate operational problem-solving and decision-making; provide consultation to regional program managers and staff. · Supervise the Director of Programs and Services and provide management and policy guidance in the Deaf-Blind & Extended support Services, Technology for the Blind, Elder Blind Services, Orientation & Mobility Services, and Children’s Services programmatic and strategic initiatives, program development, and implementation processes. · Oversight of the monitoring and implementing of the agency’s annual operational plan. · Advise the Commissioner in deciding strategic, policy, program, budget, and service provision issues. · Prepare position papers for the Commissioner on program development, implementation, and service provision issues and strategies. · Recommend blind services and program priorities, policies, and strategies. · Represent the Commissioner on boards, consumer organizations, and with state governmental partners, federal and state regional partners. * * * * _Preferred Qualifications:_ · A minimum of eight years of full-time, or equivalent part-time,professional,administrative,andsupervisoryormanagementexperience,ofwhichtheirsignificantduties includedplanning,programdevelopment,programcoordination,andprogramevaluation. · Master’s degree in business administration, business management, planning, or a related field. · Experienceindesigning and implementing services and programs for blind people is required. · Knowledgeofthelegislation,regulations,policies,andprogramsfortheblind. · Effectiveleadership,management,and budgetingexperience, · Knowledgeofanalyticaltoolsandexpertiseincomputer-basedtools. · Abilitytomediateconflicts,coordinatecompetinginterests,andworkundertimeconstraints. · Skilledinproblem-solving, consensus building, conflict resolution,andteambuilding. · Strong supervision skills. · Capacity to work independently and manage time effectively. · Adept at working on diverse teams. · Strong organizational skills. · Master interpersonal and communication skills. Agency Mission: Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) services individuals in Massachusetts who are legally blind by providing access to employment opportunities and social rehabilitation with the goal of increasing independence and self-determination. Our MCB community consists of many partners across the Commonwealth who are committed to our shared service mission. We are grateful for the support of our stakeholders, _Pre-Offer Process:_ A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form. For questions, please the contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4. _TO APPLY:_ Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. * *Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience. *Comprehensive Benefits* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Administrative Services* *Organization: Commission for the Blind *Title: *Deputy Commissioner Location: Massachusetts-600 Washington Street Requisition ID: 240000D2