Program Director - Business Services (VR Program Director)
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Education - Agency 13

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$40.073

Job Posting:
JR2024-00012202 Program Director - Business Services (VR Program Director) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
01-04-2025

Job Description:
Do you enjoy networking and building new partnerships? Come join the team at Nebraska VR and serve as the VR Program Director for Business Services. This position has the opportunity to work with VR staff across the state and build relationships with business and workforce partners at local, state, and national levels. Help spread the news about the importance of diversifying the state's workforce system by joining our innovative and forward thinking team at Nebraska VR!

Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Rate: $83,352.51/year

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $31,400 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
  • 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
  • Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
  • 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that's $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Oversees and provides direction for Nebraska VR's Business Services and Self Employment programs, and supports the Placement Services program.
• Conducts compliance and quality case or account reviews related to Placement Services.
• Serves as liaison between the National Employment Team and Nebraska VR and promotes the talent acquisition portal.
• Supports training for related to Nebraska VR services, facilitates Community of Practice, and assists with development and delivery of training.
• Oversees Nebraska VR's Progressive Employment model and liaison with the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) staff.
• Assists with updates and development of the state plan.
• Provides leadership in the hiring, supervision, and potential discipline of staff. Conducts performance management activities including establishing annual goals related to the strategic plan, holding check-in meetings to discuss goal progress, and completing performance appraisals. Facilitates a continuous learning environment by promoting professional development to ensure all employees have the opportunity and skills to be efficient and effective in meeting the goals of the agency. Delegates work and projects appropriately among staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 70% of work time spent in an office environment (e.g., state offices, home offices); the remaining 30% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as other Nebraska VR offices, businesses, and partnering organizations. There is also approximately seven days of overnight travel per year.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience successfully working with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders and teams in order to ensure equitable delivery of services to people with disabilities.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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