Rehabilitation Specialist Team Lead

Rehabilitation Specialist Team Lead

Salary

$43,944.40 - $51,258.32 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9809-0...RN

Department

0333 - DRS-OFFICE OF DISABILITY DET SVCS

Opening Date

07/17/2025

Closing Date

7/25/2025 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$43,944.40

Agency Maximum Salary

$51,258.32

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment, and to live independently. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position please email @ ....

About the Position

This position is with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and functions as a Deputy District Manager . The Deputy District Manager undertakes technical and administrative tasks in assistance to the District Manager. Specifically, the Deputy District Manager assists the District Manager in formulating, directing, and coordinating a wide variety of a district's functions and responsibilities. Examples of work performed consist of, but are not limited to, the following: Assists the District Manager in planning, implementing and evaluating the technical and administrative components of the district; Assists the District Manager in performing administrative tasks with regard to personnel matters; Plans and provides training/development to staff members; Provides technical assistance and guidance to subordinate staff members with their casework; Advises staff members on matters of policy and administration; Conducts vocational rehabilitation case reviews; Reviews the work product of various staff members within the district; Assists in the coordination of activities in the district; May act in the place of the District Manager during his/her absence; Performs related work as assigned.

What you'll need to be Successful

A thorough knowledge of a vocational rehabilitation district's operations and the OVR policies and procedures which are related to the functional areas of rehabilitation counseling casework are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a master's degree and three years of experience. Hiring agency preferred qualifications: A Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a closely related field plus three (3) years of experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling or a closely related field is required. A Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification is preferred.

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Employer

State of Mississippi

Address

210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

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