Posting Details
The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR) is a state-run agency dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving employment success. Through services such as vocational counseling, job placement assistance, training and education, assistive technology, and support services, NMDVR aims to enhance the employability and independence of people with various disabilities. Tailoring its programs to meet individual needs, the agency is committed to facilitating competitive employment and fostering independence among its clientele.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
The RSU Director serves as the executive leader responsible for the statewide administration, strategic direction, operational oversight, fiscal management, compliance, and performance outcomes of the Rehabilitation Services Unit (RSU) within the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). The position provides executive oversight of all RSU statewide programs, field operations, client services, Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), data management, and compliance activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities throughout the state.
The RSU Director reports directly to the New Mexico DVR Executive Director (Executive Director). The RSU Director operates with broad independent authority and is accountable for collaborating with the Executive Director to establish and implement statewide strategic priorities, policies, operational standards, fiscal accountability measures, and program performance outcomes aligned with the mission and goals of DVR, the Public Education Department (PED), the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements.
How does it get done?
The RSU Director is responsible for executive oversight of all Rehabilitation Services Unit operations statewide, including field operations, client services, statewide programs, Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), supported employment, business outreach, benefits advisement, Deaf and Hard of Hearing services, data management, financial operations, and contracted services.
The position has broad executive authority to establish operational direction, implement statewide policies, allocate resources, enforce compliance standards, and make decisions that significantly impact agency operations, employees, vendors, service providers, and individuals receiving vocational rehabilitation services.
The RSU Director has executive responsibility for statewide RSU financial management, including budget development, fiscal oversight, contract administration, grant compliance, procurement oversight, and resource allocation.
The position is accountable for ensuring fiscal integrity, operational sustainability, efficient utilization of public funds, and compliance with all applicable federal and state fiscal requirements while maximizing employment outcomes and service quality for individuals with disabilities statewide.
The RSU Director serves on the DVR Executive Leadership Team and participates in determining agency-wide priorities, strategic initiatives, legislative direction, fiscal strategies, and long-term organizational planning with statewide impact.
Executive Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Organizational Direction
- Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all RSU operations, statewide programs, client services, Pre-
Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), data systems, and field operations to ensure alignment with agency mission, federal mandates, and statewide workforce development priorities.
Executive Oversight of Operations, Programs, and Service Delivery
- Provide executive oversight and accountability for all RSU operational functions, statewide program implementation, client services, Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), field operations, and program performance outcomes.
Executive Fiscal Management and Resource Administration
- Provide executive leadership and accountability for RSU financial operations, statewide budget development, resource allocation, fiscal compliance, and operational sustainability.
Executive Personnel Management and Organizational Development
- Provide executive leadership for workforce management, organizational development, succession planning, and management accountability throughout RSU.
Compliance, Data Governance, and Executive Reporting
- Provide executive oversight of compliance activities, statewide data governance, reporting systems, and organizational accountability.
Who are the customers?
The position serves as a senior member of the DVR Executive Leadership Team and collaborates with executive leadership, federal and state agencies, WIOA partners, contractors, advocacy organizations, and community stakeholders to ensure effective statewide service delivery, compliance, and organizational performance.
Ideal Candidate
The position serves as a senior member of the DVR Executive Leadership Team and collaborates with executive leadership, federal and state agencies, WIOA partners, contractors, advocacy organizations, and community stakeholders to ensure effective statewide service delivery, compliance, and organizational performance.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Family Studies/Services and ten (10) years of experience as a social work assistant and/or in social or community coordination, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, health care, and/or behavioral health care, of which four (4) years must be supervisory experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling fourteen (14) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must be eligible for Level One K - 12 Rehabilitation Counselor License not later than two years after employment in this position. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and possess, maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within Six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continues employment.
Regular in-state travel is required, including occasional overnight travel. Some out-of-state travel may be required.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Extensive travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Tina Montoya (505) 264-3944 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
The NMDVR is an equal opportunity employer. If an applicant selected for an interview needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please inform the agency contact listed in the job posting.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
