[Athen] Fwd: California Department of Rehabilitation OCB Administrator Recruitment Community Announcement

[Gaeir Dietrich]

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> From: "Berenson, Scott" <sberenson at CCCCO.edu>

> Date: April 29, 2016 at 10:53:40 AM PDT

> To: "DSP&S Directors Listserver" <directors at htclistserv.htctu.fhda.edu>

> Subject: California Department of Rehabilitation OCB Administrator Recruitment Community Announcement

> Reply-To: "DSP&S Directors Listserver" <directors at htclistserv.htctu.fhda.edu>

> 

> Dear DSPS list surfers:

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> Please find attached and forwarded below FYI a state DOR job based in Albany CA that your students and colleagues may find interesting.

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> Scott Berenson

> Specialist, Disabled Student Programs and Services

> California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office

> 1102 Q Street

> Sacramento, CA 95811

> V: (916) 322-3234

> F: (916) 324-6701

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> From: DOR External Affairs [mailto:External.Affairs at dor.ca.gov] 

> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 9:29 AM

> Subject: California Department of Rehabilitation OCB Administrator Recruitment Community Announcement

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> Administrator

> Department of Rehabilitation

> Orientation Center for the Blind

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> Community Recruitment Announcement (April, 2016)

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> The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) continues to recruit for a Staff Services Manager II (SSM II) to serve as the Administrator for the Orientation Center for the Blind (OCB), a three acre campus located in Albany, California. The OCB is a 30-bed, residential 24/7 program providing vocational rehabilitation services for DOR consumers to support adjustment to blindness, the development of appropriate vocational behaviors, attitudes and interests, and the preparation of participants to achieve independence and gainful employment. The OCB Administrator is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating policies and practices governing the administrative, program/services and facility operations of OCB, managing and leading an interdisciplinary team of professional and non-professional staff, directing and participating in resident consumer development services and processes, and serving as Chair of the Admissions Committee. The OCB Administrator further represents the OCB at meetings with other department divisions, advisory groups and other stakeholders, acts as ex-officio trustee for the American Printing House for the Blind federal quota program, and manages the OCB Trust Fund. The OCB Administrator will participate and contribute to the long- term strategy planning on policy and operational activities as a means to support the preparation of OCB participants to achieve independence and gainful employment and to support the mission of the department.

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> The OCB Administrator reports to the Deputy Director of the Specialized Services Division (SSD) in the DOR.  The OCB Administrator position is based in OCB in Albany, California. The DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.  

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> Desired Qualifications:

> • Ability to mentor, develop staff and promote team work

> • Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and manage a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with staff at all levels of an organization

> • Able to multi-task in a dynamic, ever-changing environment while remaining effective and exercising excellent problem solving skills

> • Able to prioritize and meet deadlines

> • Demonstrated possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

> • Demonstrated extensive experience, knowledge and background in services to the blind and visually impaired 

> • Demonstrated knowledge of the Department’s mission, goals, programs, and policies 

> • A personal commitment to the vision of the Department of Rehabilitation.

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> Special Requirements:

> In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications of the Staff Services manager II (Supervisory) specifications, in compliance with the Welfare and Institution Code, the Administrator for the OCB shall have all of the following minimum qualifications: 

> (a) Four years of full time, paid experience working in a program for the education or rehabilitation of adults who are legally blind, with emphasis on nonvisual living techniques, including, but not limited to, daily living, mobility, and communication skills, at least two years' experience shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity. 

> (b) Proficiency in Braille as a second language. 

> (c) Education equivalent to graduation from college with a bachelor's degree. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

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> Essential Information:

> ·         The position classification is Staff Services Manager II, Supervisory (SSM II) with a monthly base salary range of $5,830.00 to $7,245.00.  The description for the SSM II classification is available at: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/4800.aspx

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> ·         The incumbent will be hired using the Staff Services Manager II, Supervisory (SSM II) eligible list.  The SSM-II minimum qualifications include: Four years of increasingly responsible management, personnel, fiscal, planning, program evaluation, or related analytical experience with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.  In addition, a college degree is required.

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> ·         Those who are not already working in state government at the SSM II level must be on the SSM II eligibility list or take the SSM II examination at: https://exams.spb.ca.gov/exams/ssm2/

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> ·         A Training and Development (T&D) position may be considered when applicable.

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> This position will be open until June 02, 2016.  Final hire will be subject to the state’s hiring conditions.

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> Application Information:

> Interested candidates must submit the following:

> • Standard State Application (STD. 678)

> • Statement of Qualifications

> • Resume

> • Evidence of their SSM II list eligibility, if applicable

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> The state application, along with instructions, is available online at:

> https://jobs.ca.gov/Public/StateForms.aspx

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> A “Statement of Qualifications” is a discussion describing how a candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities meet the desirable qualifications and special requirements listed above for this position. The statement should be no more than two (2) pages in length and serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

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> Resumes do not take the place of the “Statement of Qualifications. Although not required, applicants are encouraged to provide electronic copies of their submission along with the written copy. Electronic copies can either be e-mailed to the contact person, or be included in the paper copy submission on a CD.

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> Attached is the duty statement for the OCB Administrator position. Below is the link to the announcement.

> https://jobs.ca.gov/Public/JobVacancySearchResults.aspx

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> Representatives from Advisory Committees and or stakeholder groups may participate in the interview process.

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> All complete application packages will be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview. Travel expenses for any interviews are the sole responsibility and at the expense of each candidate.

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> You can apply for this job via the following methods:

> ·         Electronic through a CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov/

> ·         By Mail at the following address:

> Department of Rehabilitation

> Attn: Maris Will

> 721 Capitol Mall

> Sacramento, CA 94814

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> Questions about the position may be directed to Rosa Gomez at (916) 558-5564 or Rosa.Gomez at dor.ca.gov.

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> Questions about the application process may be submitted to Maris Will at (916) 558-5582 or Maris.J.Will at dor.ca.gov.

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> <OCB Administrator Duty Statement.doc>

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