Title:  HireAbility Regional Manager

Overview

HireAbility Vermont is seeking a Regional Manager to lead and manage the delivery and evaluation of vocational rehabilitation services throughout the Barre and Morrisville area. Join a high-performing team of dedicated staff committed to helping people with disabilities become employed and advance in their careers. Duties involve extensive coordination and collaboration with other human services program directors from both the public and private sectors and with local business leaders. Supervision and oversight of professional, technical and clerical staff in two district offices within the assigned region.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Field Services Manager. Our ideal candidate has a strong background in disability and vocational services, has strong knowledge of field service delivery systems of human service programs, and has strong knowledge of economic activity and labor market conditions in the region. Come lead our mission to help Vermonters with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain meaningful employment and to help employers recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.  For more information on working with HireAbility, click here!

This position will work out of either the Morrisville or Barre offices. 

Who May Apply

This position, HireAbility Regional Manager (Job Requisition #54683), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Hibbard.Doe@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting using a hybrid work schedule. Significant travel will be required, for which private means of transportation may be required. Coverage of more than one office (usually two offices) is expected so strong organizational and time management skills are needed.  Work outside of normal office hours may be required. Interaction with other human services programs, particularly in co-located facilities, is frequent and required. Public speaking before business and community groups is expected.  

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or in psychology, social work, special education counseling, or another human services field of relevance to vocational rehabilitation AND three (3) years or more of experience at or above a professional level in a human services program, INCLUDING at least two (2) years working with people with disabilities or in a program serving people with disabilities AND Including or supplemented by at least one (1) year of managerial, supervisory, or program administrative responsibility.

OR

Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling or in psychology, social work, special education counseling, or another human services field of relevance to vocational rehabilitation AND five (5) years or more of experience at or above a professional level in a human services program, INCLUDING at least two (2) years working with people with disabilities or in a program serving people with disabilities AND including or supplemented by at least one (1) year of managerial, supervisory, or program administrative responsibility.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Personnel Policy & Procedures, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.