Programs Manager I

Introduction

Location: VR12 – Lawton\r\nMay be filled at Level II, H10B.\r\nMonthly Salary Range:���������� Minimum������ Midpoint��� �Maximum\r\nLevel II (Pay Band N)������������ $3,826.09����� $5,387.94��� $6,706.80\r\nLevel I� (Pay Band M)������������ $3,511.26���� $4,902.56�� �$6,053.20\r\nEssential Functions: \r\nThis position supervises unit operations of VR12 – Lawton, VR81 – Chickasha, VR06 – Duncan, VR02 – Altus, as well as 2 Oklahoma Juvenile Agency facilities at Tecumseh COJC and Manitou SOJC. Duties include providing direction and guidance for program services and operations. Position conducts quarterly unit meetings and frequent office staff meetings in order to assess effectiveness of programs and service delivery. Position is responsible for supervising professional level and support staff for unit operations in the provision of VR services. This position provides proper interpretation of agency rules and policies, reviews periodic reports, conducts administrative audits and implements controls for accountability. \r\nApplicant must be willing to perform all job related travel.� \r\nProbationary period (or trial period if applicable) is required.\r\nBackground Check:� \r\nThe Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.� \r\nPreferred Qualifications: \r\nPreference may be given to candidates with current Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credentials and with experience in counseling.� \r\nApplicant must upload a copy of their transcript certifying Master’s degree, with their application submission, and any current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE) certification or documentation of eligibility to sit for above certifications.\r\n

STATE EMPLOYEE INFORMATION

ALL SOURCES – Applicants, without previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line External Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/ok/).� \r\n\r\nCurrent State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the classified service, or those having reinstatement rights must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line Internal Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/OK/promo.asp).�\r\n���\r\nFor questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact HR at HR@okdrs.gov \r\nFor inquiries on the application process or general application inquiries, please contact Applicant Services at (405) 521-2177.\r\nAn Equal Opportunity Employer.\r\n

BASIC PURPOSE

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the direction or supervision of programs related to the delivery of agency services on a statewide basis.� This may include the supervision of professional level staff in providing a variety of services and assistance to eligible clients, responsibility for a work unit of a division or a single program area, assisting in directing a major multifunctional program or unit, or overall responsibility for major program activities involving the principle operations of the agency.\r\n

LEVEL DESCRIPTORS

The Programs Manager job family consists of five levels which are distinguished based on the scope and breadth of responsibility associated with the program responsibilities assigned.\r\nLevel I: �\r\nAt this level employees are assigned responsibilities related to direct supervisory responsibility over a professional level staff.� This will include responsibility for all phases of program staffing, conducting local on-site staff meetings and training to provide information about program policies and procedures, counseling with local officials about needs and problems at the local level, and initiating corrective actions concerning program procedures and staff management.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Level I: ����\r\nEducation and Experience required at this level consists of a master’s degree and one year of professional supervisory, managerial, consultative or administrative experience in public health administration, social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, guidance and counseling, nursing, developmental disabilities, probation and parole, employment services, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation or disability services or counseling, or vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation,�experience in instructing/directing a community service or recreational program,� or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience in the above listed areas for each year of the required education.\r\nNOTE:�No substitution will be allowed for the required professional supervisory, managerial, consultative or administrative experience.\r\n

NOTES

Applicant must upload a copy of their transcript certifying Master's degree has been awarded and any current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE) certification or documentation of eligibility to sit for above certifications�to their�application submission.� \r\n\r\nNo additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted. \r\n

Selection Plan

Scores based on:� 100% Evaluation of Education and Experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire. \r\n***NOTE:� Names of eligible applicants can be made available to State agencies upon their request, immediately following the closing date and time. \r\n