VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST I/II

VR Specialist I -- State Salary Grade 12

VR Specialist II -- State Salary Grade 13

Workforce & Technology Center

2301 Argonne Drive

Baltimore MD 21218

Professional level position requiring program development and delivery of a Work Readiness program designed to assist individuals with disabilities in learning appropriate work behaviors and attitudes while participating in job shadowing and career exploration activities.

Facilitate the Work Readiness Program; provide case management services to individuals referred to the Workforce and Technology Center; conduct group training sessions consistent with approved curriculum; monitor consumer progress on worksites (in-house and community based) for work-based learning and career exploration and provide support and assistance to the consumer on the worksite for understanding of job tasks, supervisory expectations, productivity and appropriate behavior; provide crisis intervention to resolve consumer problems, assess need for professional services and mediate disputes and conflicts.

Education:  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  Level I - Professional experience in a behavioral or social science related field 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 required experience.

Knowledge of:  principles, procedures and regulations involved in providing rehabilitation services; Professional counseling, interviewing, and evaluation procedures; relationship between functional limitations presented by disabilities and employment goals; social and economic structure of the Community organizations, and groups providing services and information for people with disabilities; practices relating to job search and employer outreach activities; and of laws and regulations governing the administration of vocational rehabilitation, special education, social security, and social services. Ability to: communicate effectively; effectively plan and organize assigned work and meet established performance standards; coordinate and deliver multidisciplinary services required to support rehabilitation programs; analyze and interpret complex and varied medical, psychological, and vocational reports; skill in adaptive and assistive technologies; establish and maintain appropriate relationships with consumers, family members, employers, representatives of public and private organizations, providers of rehabilitation services, general public, and government officials.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Applicants must complete the Maryland State Government on-line application for employment recruitment #16-005165-0018. 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.

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