Rehabilitation Program Specialist
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 4177 - 7518
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
Office of Workforce Development
Division: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
Location: Baton Rouge LA
This Rehabilitation Program Specialist serves as a program specialist in all activities statewide for the agencys Case Management/Financial System requiring extensive knowledge of the consumer process and caseload movement. This major system supports an eligibility issuance and financial process for the Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) Vocational Rehabilitation Program which is the flagship program of the agency.
The Office of Workforce Development (OWD)is a key division of the Louisiana Works managing programs in workforce training job placement apprenticeships and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards educational institutions and industry partners OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need contributing to the states economic growth.
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) assists persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain maintain or advance in competitive integrated employment and achieve independence in their communities by providing rehabilitation services and working cooperatively with businesses and other community resources.
Mission
We are dedicated to empowering Louisianans to achieve self-sufficiency supporting businesses with skilled talent fostering a thriving workforce and strengthening our communities across the state.
Vision
Every individual is provided with the skills and opportunities needed to pursue meaningful and fulfilling careers and every employer thrives with access to a highly skilled workforce.
For more information please visit this website:Louisiana Rehabilitation Services-Louisiana Works
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of experience in rehabilitation services plus one of the following:
A bachelors degree plus one year of experience in rehabilitation services social services human resources or education; OR
A bachelors degree in rehabilitation counseling; OR
A masters degree. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Provide clerical support to the Blind Services Executive Director as needed in the preparation of the Federal Reports (RSA-7OB and RSA-15). Ensure tracking of promulgation and form changes as required. Also provides clerical support to other program staff in preparing reports and mailings.
- Assist in the preparation of itineraries requests for travel authorizations and travel expense reimbursement requests.
- Establish maintain and organize filing systems ensuring that proper security measures are maintained where applicable. Assist in the preparation and storage of confidential files administrative records correspondence contract invoices legal opinions and Federal and State policies and guidance.
- Perform varied clerical support services at the highest administrative level including scheduling meetings with contractors state officials and others in the private sector.
- Assist the Blind Services Executive Director with monitoring contracts for compliance in accordance with established Federal and State regulations.
- Additional duties as assigned and travel must be performed as needed.
Position-Specific Details:
Location:Baton Rouge LA
Appointment Type:Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional /Detail to Special Duty
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.
Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy contact:
Heather Courville
Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency which serves as a model employer for the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities TDD#
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
