ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR - 48007268 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 844006 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR - 48007268 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48007268 

Salary:  $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/06/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES BUREAU OF CLIENT SERVICES & PROGRAM SUPPORT
LOCATION: DISTRICT 11/SUNRISE (BROWARD COUNTY)
JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR - SES (SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE)
SALARY RANGE: $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 ANNUALLY

Our Mission:

The Division of Blind Services ensures blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support, and opportunities to achieve success.  In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities.  The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible.  The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services.  With District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, and the Braille and Talking Books Library, the Division of Blind Services has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.  

 

Florida Division of Blind Services Main Page

 

Office Contact:
Doreen Minott, HR Liaison

(954) 746-1770

 

Job Description:
This position is located in the District 11 Division of Blind Services office in Sunrise, Florida. This position reports to and supports the work of the District Administrator (DA). The primary responsibilities of this position will center on managing staff (under the direction of the District Administrator) and will provide services focused on preparing and advancing blind and visually impaired applicants and clients through the Division of Blind Services (DBS) Employment Program. The DBS Employment Program provides unique, specialized services to blind adults and children throughout the vision rehabilitation process. Work performed by the division is centered on enabling DBS clients to improve and develop the skills necessary to prepare for, obtain, maintain or advance in their vocational goals.
Examples of Work:

• Ensure program staff are meeting the common performance measures established by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) as well as other agency established program goals.
• Effectively use and monitor district funds, equipment, and resources.
• Manage caseload(s) as necessary to meet client needs and to cover staff vacancies.
• Meet the overall responsibilities of the Employment Placement Specialists (EPS), Rehabilitation Technicians, and the DBS Employment Counselors.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs).
• Visit and/or call the CRPs monthly to address concerns or lack of client progress during training.
• Participate in the development and revisions of a comprehensive state plan to improve/increase outreach to under-served populations and employers for the services provided by DBS that support employment and training for persons with disabilities.
• Attend trainings as requested or required by the State Office and/or the District Administrator.
• Travel is required. 

 Client-Focused Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide unique, specialized services to blind and visually impaired applicants and clients throughout the vision rehabilitation process including advocacy, referral and resource development, counseling and guidance, and Employment Program services.
• Ensure services are expedited to applicants and clients with competitive integrated employment that includes but is not limited to: career-pathways and apprenticeship opportunit