<p style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt;text-align: center;"><img src="" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="null" alt="Graphical Image: Blue, Gold, and Red Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Logo" data-uw-rm-alt-hash="5398384954864767" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></p><p style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt;text-align: center;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt;text-align: center;"><strong>OPEN TO MRS EMPLOYEES ONLY</strong></p><br><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt;">At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at <a href="" target="_blank" id="isPasted" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""> data-pasted="true">The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Manager 14 is responsible for management of the site, site staff, site safety, and day-to-day operations.   The VR Manager 14 provides directives and management to professional and administrative support civil service, and non-civil service staff.  The position is responsible for all associated personnel duties including performance management, coaching, quality assurance of work, and professional development. </p><p>The work of the VR Manager 14 is complex and includes but is not limited to: knowledge and the ability to apply numerous federal, state and local rules and policies; knowledge of various laws particularly the Rehabilitation Act as amended, Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Under the direction of the VR Manager 15, they may generate local revenue, develop and manage partnerships and fiscal agreements.   The VR Manager 14, at the direction of the VR Manager 15, may also engage in program planning and development that impacts other community programs. </p><strong data-pasted="true">There is a possibility of a remote/hybrid schedule based on performance and operational need. However, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.</strong><br><br><a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="">Position Description Summary</a><br><br><a href="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="">Employment and Training Careers page</a><br><br><span contenteditable="false" draggable="true" class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvi fr-draggable"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" style="width: 866.244px;" class="fr-draggable"><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span></iframe></span><br><br><br><br><br><strong><u>Education </u></strong><br><br>Possession of a master’s degree with a major in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, special education, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, public administration, business administration, management, or human resources. <br><br><strong><u>Experience </u></strong><br><br><u>Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 14</u> <br>Six years of professional experience equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator, including four years equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator P11. <br><br>OR <br><br>Five years of professional experience equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor, including three years equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor P11 or two years equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor 12. <br><br>OR <br><br>Three years of professional experience equivalent to a Blind Rehabilitation Instructor P11. <br><br>OR <br><br>One year of professional experience equivalent to a Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 13 or Rehabilitation Consultant 12.<div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><strong><u>To be considered for this position you must:</u></strong></div><ol style="list-style-type: decimal;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s).</li></ol><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered</strong><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.</span><br><br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to us.  For more information regarding official transcripts, </span><a href="" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" target="_blank" title="Official Transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="">click here</a><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> </span><a href="" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">(Download PDF reader)</a><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">.</span><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><br><em>Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).  Go to </em><a href="" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" title="List of Evaluators" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href=""><em>evaluators</em></a> <em>for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials.  Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.</em><br><br>All classified employees are subject to <a href="" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" title="Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="">Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct</a> and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.</div><br><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment. Upon appointment, a<span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;">ll work must be performed in Michigan.</span> </div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><br></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">The health and safety of our employees is a top priority for Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, and we are taking steps to ensure that safety. Although the official work location for this position is noted in the Position Description above, some of our employees are temporarily working remotely as part of our COVID-19 response.</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><br>The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in <a href="" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" title="E-Verify Poster" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">E-Verify</a> and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.</div><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span>View the entire job specification at:<br></span></span><a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc=""><span style="font-size: small;"><span> style="text-align: center;"><img src=" Veteran-Friendly Employer - Gold 2025.png" style="width: 178px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt="Graphical Image: Gold, Blue, and Red Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. 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