Programs Manager
Oklahoma State Government
Programs Manager
Oklahoma State Government
Purchases state-funded health care; ensures quality
Job Posting Title
Programs ManagerAgency
805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICESSupervisory Organization
Dept Rehabilitation Services–VR - ADMJob Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
Monthly/Annual Salary: Monthly AnnualJob Description
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 includes 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. Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving providing direction and guidance for program services or operations, and coordinating program functions and activities within an agency division or unit.
Level II - At this level employees are assigned responsibilities related to direct supervisory responsibility over a professional level staff; responsibility for assessing program staffing needs, 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, developing and coordinating community, stakeholder, or partner outreach for the program, and initiating corrective actions concerning program procedures and staff management.
Level III - At this level, employees are assigned responsibilities involving the direction and supervision of a work section of a division having responsibility for a single program area administered by the agency. Employees will perform all essential functions related to the position.
Level II - Education and Experience required at this level consists of a Master’s degree and one year of professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.
Level III - Education and Experience required at this level consists of a master’s degree and two years of professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree and three years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.
Level II - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of agency policies and procedures; of all state and federal legislation related to assigned agency programs; and of supervisory principles and practices.
Ability is required to supervise and evaluate personnel and program performance; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to interpret and apply policy material; and to maintain effective working relationships with others.
Level III - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of agency policy; of state and federal regulations relevant to agency programs; of sound methods of administration; of methods of management and planning; and of supervisory principles and practices.
Ability is required to administer programs and supervise personnel; to maintain effective working relationships with others; and to exercise good judgment in the solution of problems.
Must be eligible to sit for certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and/or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's degree.
Some positions will require that applicants be willing and able to perform all job-related travel.
Some positions with the Department of Rehabilitation Services require proficiency in American Sign Language.
Position may be filled at Level II or III.
Position is located in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
***Final work location is dependent upon the selected applicant**
**Applicant must be eligible to sit for certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and/or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)***
Essential Functions: Positions primary responsibilities include supervision of professional level Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling staff and support staff in the provision of Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services to Oklahomans with disabilities in the Oklahoma City metro area field offices VR47 – OKC, VR49 – the Hispanic Unit and VR19 – South OKC. The final work location is dependent upon the selected application. This supervisory position assigns and designates project leadership responsibilities to professional staff, conducts quarterly unit meetings and frequent office staff meetings in order to assess the effectiveness of programs and service delivery; evaluates workload of individual staff members to determine equitable balance and makes appropriate adjustments; provides proper interpretation of agency rules and policies, compiles and reviews periodic reports, conducts administrative audits, and implements controls to assure accountability.
Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.
Trial period (if applicable) is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Prefer a Master’s degree. Preference may be given to applicants with current LPC or CRC credentials and with experience in counseling.
Application must include transcript which shows master’s degree has been awarded and any current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE) certification or documentation of eligibility to sit for the above certifications.
Background Check: The 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.
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without employer sponsorship.
Benefit Highlights: The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.
Benefits Include:
Method of Application: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com).
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com)
For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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Purchases state-funded health care; ensures quality
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority manages the costs of state-purchased health care in Oklahoma, using state and federal funds to procure services for eligible residents. It distributes funds to purchase care, monitors costs, enforces quality standards, and builds partnerships to improve access and outcomes. It differs from private payers by being a government agency that coordinates public funding and policy for vulnerable populations, focusing on cost containment and public accountability. Its goal is to provide accessible, high-quality, publicly funded health care for Oklahoma residents in a fiscally responsible way while continually improving purchasing strategies and partnerships.
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