VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION MANAGER I - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND

Recruitment Number: 26-0067 This vacancy is with the Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, located in Hilo. Salary: $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I). A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website. This class reflects a branch chief responsible for managing a vocational rehabilitation and training program for a neighbor island county. The program is aimed at placing persons with mental and/or physical disabilities into employment or community rehabilitation programs, and assisting persons with blindness and visual impairments in functioning more independently in the home and community. Legal Authorization to Work The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Education Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Specialized Experience Two (2) years of responsible professional work experience in one or a combination of the following: Vocational rehabilitation training as a regularly designated responsibility; vocational guidance and teaching work in a recognized vocational rehabilitation program or in a school for persons with disabilities; developmental work in programs of vocational rehabilitation located in an educational institution, government, business or industry; personnel placement or employment placement experience which has provided extensive knowledge of training and rehabilitation requirements necessary to place persons with disabilities in one or more broad occupational areas; and vocational rehabilitation counseling experience involving the adjustment, training and placement of persons with disabilities into gainful employment. Supervisory Aptitude Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential. Managerial Aptitude Managerial aptitude rather than actual managerial experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary managerial abilities and/or potential. Minimum Qualification Requirements The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Policies The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. The PSLF Program may be applicable. The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail to notify applicants of important information. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In-person interviews and/or further testing may be required. The applicant must be available to participate in person and at their own expense. Additional information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship, reasonable accommodation, Veterans Preference, examination requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's levels of review is available. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Hawai'i