Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist II
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist II
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Job Description
Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a worldclass educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population students teachers principals and other educators throughout Maryland. As part of the Maryland State Department of Education the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) provides services to assist students with disabilities prepare for the work world vocational rehabilitation services to assist adults with significant disabilities who are seeking to enter or reenter the workforce and the adjudication of Social Security disability claims for the citizens of Maryland.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
POSITION DUTIES
- Responsible for performing all of the functions necessary tomanage a full caseload and to contribute to VR performance measures.
- Apply federal and state regulations and division policy in the provision of rehabilitation services within the federally mandated timelines.
- Utilizing professional knowledge of the vocational rehabilitation field process referrals conduct initial interviews and compile required documentation.
- Provide pertinent information to consumers regarding vocational rehabilitation and allied services such as assistive technology interpreter services job coaching supported employment services vocational training medical treatment mental health treatment higher education self employment and support services.
- Obtain and review consumer/family income documents to determine financial need and individual financial contribution toward services in accordance with policy.
- Authorize expenditure of case service funds consistent with agency state and federal policy and within assigned security limits.
- Provide comprehensive Labor Market Information to consumers to assist them in determining their longterm vocational/career goals.
- Actively participate in office and agency meetings workgroupsand committees to achieve agreed upon office regional and agency goals.
- Serve as a liaison and communicate regularly with community rehabilitation providers local school systems and Workforce partners with regard to employment related services for eligible individuals as well as preemployment services for students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Two years of professional experience in a behavioral or social sciencerelated field or one year of professional experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist I providing rehabilitation counseling or vocational evaluation services to clients with physical or behavioral disabilities or teaching services to clients with partial or total visual impairment.
Note: A Masters Degree and one year of experience in a Behavioral or Social Sciencerelated field may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with providing career counseling and case management.
- Professional experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Experience providing direct client or coordination services in a vocational rehabilitation or other related human services field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government onlineapplication for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate thatthe applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If the applicant is unable to apply online paper applications can be obtainedfrom the link below and be faxed toor mailed to DORS Human Resources Department at 2301 Argonne Drive Baltimore MD 21218. If there is a supplemental questionnaire this must be completed and sent in withyour paper application if you are unable to apply online.
All application materials must be received in our office by the closingdate. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to beconsidered including all related job duties even if those are also listedon an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded withthe online application submitted to the fax number or mailed to theaddress listed.
Inquiries can be made toTDD. Appropriateaccommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questionsabout this online application system please contact the MD Department ofBudget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.
Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform andControl Act and travel throughout the State are required. Anymisrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this positionmay result in nonselection or termination of employment.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitingretaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the Statesdiversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouragedto apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
