Business Services Representative (Employment Facilitator, OVR)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Shenango Township (PA); Híbrido; USD 48.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Vacation time

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Business Services Representative (Employment Facilitator, OVR) to connect employers with job seekers who have disabilities and to promote rehabilitation services across Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties. The role emphasizes outreach, partnership development, and program promotion to foster meaningful employment opportunities.

The position includes flexible telework options after training, a 37.5-hour week, and an initial

Formación

• A bachelor's degree that includes 24 credits in the behavioral sciences; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 24 credits in the behavioral sciences.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements within 3 months of graduating.

Responsabilidades

• Employer Liaison: Build connections with employers, providers, and staff to support customer placement opportunities.
• Relationship Support: Maintain employer partnerships through regular communication by phone, email, and meetings.
• Program Promotion: Share information about OVR programs, incentives, apprenticeships, and work experiences.
• Provider Outreach: Engage with new and existing service providers to promote options for customers.
• Hiring Facilitation: Assist businesses and counselors by pre-screening candidates and identifying hiring needs.
• Event Participation: Plan and support job fairs, hiring events, and community activities with OVR staff.

Educación

Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in behavioral sciences

Equivalent combination of experience and training with 24 behavioral science credits

Descripción del empleo

Business Services Representative (Employment Facilitator, OVR)

dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services - New Castle District Office

Suite 102

City

16101

Contact Name

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

As a Business Services Representative for the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), you will help expand opportunities for job seekers with disabilities by working directly with businesses and community partners. This position allows you to promote valuable resources and create connections that lead to meaningful employment. Your outreach and guidance will strengthen partnerships and promote helpful programs across the region. Your efforts will support the mission of helping Pennsylvanians achieve greater independence. Join our dedicated team today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities by connecting businesses, providers, and vocational rehabilitation staff. The role focuses on outreach, relationship building, and promoting services that help customers secure and maintain employment. As a Business Services Representative, you will perform the following duties:

• Employer Liaison: Build connections with employers, providers, and staff to support customer placement opportunities
• Relationship Support: Maintain employer partnerships through regular communication by phone, email, and meetings
• Program Promotion: Share information about OVR programs, incentives, apprenticeships, and work experiences
• Provider Outreach: Engage with new and existing service providers to promote options for customers
• Hiring Facilitation: Assist businesses and counselors by pre-screening candidates and identifying hiring needs
• Event Participation: Plan and support job fairs, hiring events, and community activities with OVR staff

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Work hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule may be negotiable within a 7.5 hour work day. The position is eligible for AWS (alternate work schedule).
• This position will serve Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time upon successful completion of the training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Lawrence County or an approved office in the caseload territory. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,008.00 (before taxes) .
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree that includes 24 credits in the behavioral sciences; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 24 credits in the behavioral sciences.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credit.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.