Job Opportunity: Director, DARS-DHHS – Austin
Position open: Director, Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative
Services, Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Austin.
The following is the Job Description and other information. Interested
applicants should follow up. Notice the December 1, 2011 deadline for
applying.
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Posting Type: Open to All Applicants
Category: Management
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Agency: Dept of Assistive & Rehab Serv
Department: Deaf-Hard of Hearing Services
Job Title: Director III
Posting Number: 187204
Full Time/Part Time : Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Location: 4900 N LAMAR BLVD
City: AUSTIN
Contact: AccessHR Service Center
Telephone: 888-894-4747
Salary Range: $6,794.08 – $9,002.16
Salary Group: B28
Shift: Days (First)
Travel: 20%
Closing Date: 12/02/2011
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner of the Division for
Rehabilitation Services (DRS), the Director is responsible for leading the
day-to-day operations of the Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.
Administers and directs Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services programs and
activities which include communication access services, advocacy services,
telecommunications assistance services, interpreter testing and evaluation,
consumer training and education, and regional specialist services.
Responsibilities include interpreting federal and state laws and
regulations, and department policies and rules as they apply to service
delivery; development and implementation of programmatic strategic plans;
policy and program development, evaluation and performance monitoring;
executive level reporting; establishing goals and objectives for the Office
for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services; ensuring that resources are
appropriately acquired and effectively implemented in compliance with agency
regulations and policies. Responsible and accountable for continuous
improvement of customer service levels and executing the Assistant
Commissioner’s goals and guiding principles. Works under limited direction
with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions:
Establishes and maintains the DRS business and planning as a member of the
senior management team, assisting the Assistant Commissioner and other DRS
executives to devise plans and specific activities to accomplish visionary
concepts outlined by the Assistant Commissioner. Provides information and
counsel to DRS executives and management on deaf and hard of hearing
services delivery trends and their impact. Provides overall program vision,
leadership and strategic direction to the Office for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Services. Directs the overall planning, implementation, coordination
and evaluation of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services programs and policies to
promote effective program administration and service delivery. Plans,
implements and administers diverse programs to meet agency objectives. Makes
major program management decisions impacting statewide agency operations,
other state agencies and large numbers of clients and agency resources.
Reviews and evaluates impact of proposed federal and state laws on program
operations. Assesses and directs the evaluation of service needs of clients
by defining target populations to be served and recommends the scope,
content and quality of services to be provided at given funding levels.
Coordinates service delivery issues with the DRS Assistant Commissioner.
Coordinates the development of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services budget
and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services components of the Legislative
Appropriations Request process in conjunction with the DRS Assistant
Commissioner. Reviews and makes management decisions regarding budget and
staff allocation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services programs
administered. Advises the Assistant Commissioner on the status and progress
of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services programs and recommends methods for
effective and efficient utilization of resources. Manages and develops staff
through review of performance data, consultation, training, and performance
appraisal. Responsible for hiring and selection, assigning work, completing
performance evaluations, recommending personnel and disciplinary actions,
and scheduling and approving leave.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of state and federal laws related to department programs,
including section 504 of the Rehab Act, as amended, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act, as well as the Texas legislative process; Skilled in
strategic planning, executing and evaluating complex programs, rules,
regulations, policies and procedures, and to make timely and effective
decisions and produce results; Skill in management of department resources;
Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups;
Ability to develop, implement, communicate and lead an organizational vision
which integrates key state and program goals, priorities, values and other
factors; Skilled in the principles of effective leadership, with the ability
to promote and support creative thinking, various leadership styles; Ability
to lead, implement and balance change and continuity to continually strive
to improve customer service and program performance within the basic state
government framework; Ability to implement and use new technology and work
processes to enhance decision making; Ability to effectively communicate,
explain, express facts and idea and negotiate with individuals and groups,
internally and externally to the organization;
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Initial Selection Criteria:
1. Graduate degree from an accredited college or university five years
progressive management experience in a senior or executive management role.
OR 2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus seven
years progressive management experience in a rehabilitation program. AND
Experience with federal and state laws, regulations, policies, procedures
related to consumer services programs, to include Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Independent Living Services.
Experience developing, monitoring and implementing strategic plans in
providing program direction that increases effectiveness of direct service
delivery programs for people with disabilities. Experience in working
collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups. Experience in
managing multiple and competing priorities. AND American Sign Language
proficiency preferred.