VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST I/II

VR Specialist I -- State Salary Grade 12

VR Specialist II -- State Salary Grade 13

49 Old Solomons Island Road, Suite 202

Annapolis MD 21401

and

200 Duke Street, Suite 1000

Prince Frederick MD 20678

To ensure the application of federal and state laws, regulations and Division policy in determining the eligibility of individuals with disabilities for vocational rehabilitation services and to plan and implement vocational rehabilitation services to assist those individuals maintain, prepare for and obtain gainful employment consistent with their skills, capacities and vocational choices within a reasonable period of time as defined within Individualized Plans for Employment.

Assists persons with disabilities in preparing for obtaining  and maintaining employment; determines eligibility for vocational services; provides individual career counseling to people with disabilities; reviews medical, psychological, and vocational data to evaluate the nature and extent of the disability; coordinates and provides services to eligible individuals  necessary to accommodate their disabilities and obtain employment; obtains services from other community agencies for people with disabilities; and provides job placement, post-employment, and follow up services.  

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in from an accredited college or university.  

EXPERIENCE: Level I – Professional experience in a behavioral or social science related filed is preferred.     Level II - Two years of professional experience in a behavioral or social science related field is required; a Master’s Degree in a Behavioral or Social Science related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. 

Knowledge of: principles, procedures and regulations involved in providing vocational rehabilitation services; vocational counseling, interviewing and evaluation procedures; relationship between functional limitations of disabilities and employment goals; facilitation of services and practices relating to job search and employer outreach activities with community rehabilitation programs and social security benefits. Ability to: communicate effectively; plan and organize assigned work and meet established performance standards; coordinate and deliver multidisciplinary services required to support rehabilitation programs; analyze and interpret medical, psychological, and vocational reports; establish and maintain appropriate relationships with consumers, family members, employers, representatives of public and private organizations, community providers of rehabilitation services, general public, and government officials. 

This position will require three (3) days per week managing cases in the Prince Frederick Office and two (2) days per week managing cases in the Annapolis Office.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Applicants must complete the Maryland State Government on-line application for employment recruitment #16-005165-0011. The Application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications and possesses the Essential Requirements for the position.

Paper applications can be completed and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to DORS Human Resource Department at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218.  To obtain a paper application visit our website dors.maryland.gov or marylandpublicschools.org.  Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9424.

Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and travel throughout the State are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.