Job Posting Title

Programs Field Rep

Agency

805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

Supervisory Organization

Dept Rehabilitation Services–VR - ADM

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if 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 time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Monthly/Annual Salary: Monthly Annual
Level I (Pay Band M) $5,357.07 $64,284.84

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family serve as liaison between the state or area office of a large agency and field offices which are involved in the delivery of social services, juvenile services or rehabilitation services on a statewide basis.

Typical Functions

• Regularly visits local offices in an assigned area of the state as a representative of the central agency headquarters and/or area offices to insure proper interpretation and uniform application of policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the agency, in such program areas as income maintenance, medical assistance, rehabilitative services, court-related and community services, child welfare services, or other human services or human resources programs.

• Regularly conducts frequent on-site reviews of local records, files and other documents; personally observes work activities of local staff to determine quality and quantity of work performed; analyzes and evaluates both administrative program plans and operations on an on-going basis.

• Prepares written reports and recommendations regarding the general status and progress of each local program for which responsible; presents findings about relevant problems or issues to the state office; as directed, conducts studies and investigations of unusual occurrences or special projects within the assigned program area.

• Advises local administrators on all phases of program staffing, organization and management; conducts local on-site staff meetings and training sessions to provide information about program policies and procedures and to communicate relevant changes; counsels with local officials about needs and problems at the local level.

Level Descriptor

This job family consists of only one level and incumbent employees are responsible for performing all functions related to the position to which assigned.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience required at this level consists of a master’s degree and three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of additional qualifying experience for each year of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

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; of sound methods of community organization and planning; and of current social and economic problems. Ability is required to evaluate programs; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to interpret and apply policy material.

Special Requirements

Some positions with the Department of Rehabilitation Services require proficiency in American Sign Language. ## Some positions with the Department of Rehabilitation Services require that applicants are eligible to sit for certification specific to the professional job duties such as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) examination.## Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position. ## Some positions with the Department of Rehabilitation Services require that applicants are eligible to sit for certification specific to the professional job duties such as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) examination.

Additional Job Description

*Final work location will be dependent upon the selected applicant*

Essential Functions: Position will serve DVR/SBVI clients and consumers in Western Oklahoma. As a member of the DVR/SBVI Transition Unit this position works with both DVR and SBVI counselors and stakeholders to provide vocational and employment services from school to college or school to work for transition aged youth in Oklahoma; plans and arranges for rehabilitation services; approves expenditures within specified limits for planned rehabilitation services; visits field offices, school districts, Project Search sites, and attends other local and state meetings. This position organizes regional and committee meetings; collaborates with the local and national centers to provide optimal services to DRS and clients; represents DRS on the Oklahoma Family Network, Oklahoma Transition Council, COJC, STEP summer program, STEM camps, BEST summer program, and various other programs around the state. May serve as a participant or replacement for the Transition Coordinator for regular meetings with OSD and/or OSB; facilitates the revision of SWS and WAT contracts and communicates with DRS staff to update the list of contracts/schools by DRS counselors.

Must be willing to perform all job-related travel.

Trial period (if applicable) is required.

Preference may be given to applicants currently holding a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or the ability to sit for these credentials.

Applicant must upload a copy of their transcript with their application submission, and any current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 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. 

Benefit Highlights: The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.

Benefits Include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums

• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations

• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care

• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs

• 11 paid holidays

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first year

• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match

• Longevity Bonus for years of service

• 5% additional pay for the possession of an appropriate professional certification or licensure

• Training opportunities to help meet CEU requirements

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.