PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 48007125 (BLIND SERVICES)

　　Date: Jan 18, 2024

　　Location:

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　　Requisition No: 820832

　　Agency: Department of Education

　　Working Title: PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 48007125 (BLIND SERVICES)

　　Pay Plan: Career Service

　　Position Number: 48007125

　　Salary: $48,140.46 to $54,954.50 Annually

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/01/2024

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　　DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES

　　LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE (LEON COUNTY)

　　SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

　　CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.

　　ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.

　　THIS IS A STATE OF FLORIDA CAREER SERVICE (CS) POSITION.

　　Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Visual Disabilities

　　Job Description:

　　The Division of Blind Services is seeking a Program Consultant for their Bureau of Client Services and Program Support. This is work coordinating policy development and activities related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (“WIOA”), providing program monitoring evaluation, and technical assistance for pre-employment transition services, transition services and other vocational rehabilitation programs and services. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing partnerships with external entities for the purpose of strengthening resources for program participants who are blind or visually impaired, to achieve success.

　　Examples of Work:

　　This position will report to the Program Administrator and provide technical support and leadership to local and state level division staff related to transition, children’s and blind babies programs.

　　Responsible for providing coordination of specified policy development and activities related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (“WIOA”), providing program monitoring and evaluation of the transition program, developing partnerships with external entities for the purpose of strengthening resources for transition age students to achieve success. In addition, this position performs other administrative duties related to various agency-wide functions.

　　Provides technical assistance and training to the field staff.

　　Responds to oral and written correspondence regarding the Transition, Children’s and Blind Babies programs. Maintain user manual, procedures and policies related to the Transition, Children’s and Blind Babies programs

　　Coordinate camps, conferences and other activities. Participate in the development and implementation of program evaluation activities.

　　Responsible for program reports regarding performance outcomes/measures.

　　Responsible for the implementation of the WIAO requirements related to transition. Responsible for program reports and project proposals related to WIAO. Coordinate with the technology unit to ensure the division is capturing WIAO required data elements. Collects and reports performance data related to the Transition Program.

　　Monitors DBS services in relation to goal attainment (pre vocational skills, essential skills “soft Skills” post-secondary education, etc.) and agency standards.

　　Collaborate with the Contracts Unit relative to the Transition Program. Work to establish a seamless process for generating referrals to contracted vendors.

　　Work with the transition and IL-CP counselors to facilitate educational and vocational planning.

　　Serve as the liaison between Client Services and all other stakeholders (Federal, State, and Local Vision Leadership, Interagency team BEES, DVR, APD, CMS, High-School High-Tech, Abilities First, etc.) as it relates to transition.

　　Identify, establish and maintain partnership with Community Agencies and ESE Coordinators. Assure that transition counselors are actively working collaboratively with ESE teachers, guidance counselors, vision teachers, college advisors and offices providing services and support to students with disabilities.

　　Coordinate cohesive relationship with DBS and FSDB which should include meetings and visits by Transition counselors to the FSDB campus.

　　Work with other state office staff to ensure seamless services to the Transition Program. Works to assure statewide implementation of WIOA as it relates transition services throughout the Division of Blind Services.

　　Lead Interagency and Statewide Transition Meetings.

　　Promote understanding of Federal and State Law.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　A bachelor's degree from a college or university and five years of professional and/or administrative experience in social, economic, health or rehabilitative programs.

　　A master's degree from a college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.

　　Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Knowledge of social, economic, health or rehabilitative services objectives.

　　Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.

　　Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.

　　Ability to plan and develop programs or program components.

　　Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

　　Ability to prepare proposals and funding requests.

　　Ability to evaluate and monitor service delivery and implement corrective action plans.

　　Ability to provide technical assistance regarding program and client issues.

　　Ability to communicate effectively.

　　Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

　　Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

　　To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:

　　All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

　　All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.

　　Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information.

　　Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application.

　　Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the candidate profile.

　　Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Preference will be given for qualifying veterans, employees in layoff status and qualified candidates based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and behavioral/personality/skills tests, and interview responses, as applicable. References and file reviews from previous employment will be verified to determine suitability.

　　Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.

　　Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environment, need not apply.

　　The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.

　　If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214).

　　If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered.

　　The Florida Division of Blind Services is committed

　　to increasing recruitment and hiring of Veterans and individuals with disabilities and

　　improving employment outcomes.

　　The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

　　Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

　　The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

　　VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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