Vocational Rehabilitation

Initial Posting Date:

03/07/2025

Application Deadline:

03/17/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$5,763 - $8,920

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Branch Manager (Rehabilitative Counseling Supervisor 2)

Job Description:

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits!

Imagine being a guiding light for those in need. You have an opportunity to embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect as you build trust during difficult moments. Make a difference in people's lives today!

This position serves Eastern Oregon within Gilliam, Wheeler, Morrow, Umatilla, Wallowa, Union, Grant, Baker, Harney and Malheur Counties.  Must be able to travel to these counties as needed.

Summary of Duties

As a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Branch Manager (Rehabilitative Counseling Supervisor 2) for Eastern Oregon, you will:

• Promote a diverse and a harassment-free workplace, foster a welcoming environment, and engage in cultural awareness.

• Plan and oversee direct service offices and service coordination including the day-to-day personnel and procedural tasks related to direct supervision of staff and in managing an ODHS facility.

• Conduct case reviews, staff performance management, and training.

• Ensure legal compliance and support employee development.

• Collaborate with community partners and implement VR programs and initiatives.

• Analyze data for operational improvements and set local objectives for branch planning.

• Provide clinical supervision to staff, including discussion of self-reflection and ethical practices.

• Analyze medical information and review or make service provision decisions.

• Foster teamwork, participate in and lead meetings, and contribute to the development of policies.

• Monitor budgets and authorize expenditures.

• Address client complaints, investigate issues, in promotion of dispute resolution.

• Ensure safety compliance and manage office needs regarding total worker health initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience to the class concept;

OR

one year of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience with developing and maintaining partnerships with a broad range of public and private community partners, agencies, organizations, and institutions that provide services or impact services.

• Ability to recognize, value, and integrate diverse perspectives and experiences within a team.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability and discretion to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.

• Experience resolving client, consumer, and partner issues and participation in the dispute resolution process.

• Experience working with and leading teams that work with people with disabilities that includes experience interpreting programs and policies to staff and the ability to train staff on proper implementation and practices.

• Experience planning, organizing, and managing the work of a team and operations of a facility to ensure that services to clients are delivered successfully. 

Attention all candidates!  An attached cover letter and resume are required in order to be considered for this position.  Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

Note: “The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.”

Working Conditions

• This position serves  Branch 6 (Ontario) in Eastern Oregon, however, residency anywhere in the that region is acceptable for consideration for this role. The ability to report to a local district office is required when training, business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.

• Most of the work is accomplished in a typical office environment with regular travel to other offices, meetings, trainings are required. Hybrid work is occasionally allowed.

• Monthly travel for participation in Leadership meetings is expected unless weather or other conditions are prohibitive.

• The position requires occasional contact with persons who present difficult behaviors and may present a danger to self or others.

• Occasional evening and/or weekend travel or work assignments may be necessary.

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.

• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.

• Cost of Living Adjustments.

• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).

• Amazing benefits package.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ preference:

• Veterans’ preference information.

• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position under Management Services and not represented by a union.

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Bonnie Nyssen. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number.

• Email: [email protected]