Area Development Director - 2 Positions for Lower State and Midlands Region - Internal Only

INTERNAL ONLYPLEASE SUBMIT AN INTERNAL APPLICATION TO YOUR IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

In this position you will be responsible for the following:

• Mentor and direct Area and Comprehensive Supervisors to ensure impactful employee performance through effective leadership.

• Assist with recruiting and hiring as appropriate; and maximizing staff training and professional development.

• Coordinate with the Chief of Staff to ensure achievement of statewide goals and initiatives, as well as the achievement of assigned goals in each program.

• Train new Area and Comprehensive Supervisors to ensure a successful transition into leadership and area success.

• Assume responsibility for vacant Area and Comprehensive Supervisor roles.

• Participate on the Committee on Rehabilitation Excellence (CORE), as well as the Commissioner’s Executive Management teams.

• Ensure achievement of the Agency mission and initiatives, as well as, overseeing continued improvements in service delivery.

• Provide guidance to Area and Comprehensive Supervisors in managing all area spending practices to ensure adherence to budget and spending limits.

• Coordinate with the Director of Field Operations to assess the overall performance of Area and Comprehensive Supervisors.

• Conduct routine office visits to observe program performance and provide coaching and mentoring.

• Complete Travel Activity Reports in a timely manner and submit within the designated timeframe.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Commissioner and/or Chief of Staff.

• Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, or Psychology and six years of rehabilitation experience. Supervisor experience with SCVRD and statewide travel required.

INTERNAL ONLYThe South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs