REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN

The State of New Hampshire; Harper Acres (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan at minimal cost

Flexible Spending healthcare and child

State defined benefit retirement plan

Work/life balance flexible schedules

Life insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire - Department of Education, Division of Workforce Innovation, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks a Rehabilitation Technician to support disabled clients in accessing services and implementing vocational plans. This full-time position requires coordinating with counselors, vendors, and agencies to maximize employment potential and independence.

Qualifications include an equivalent combination of education and experience and a valid driver's license or access to

Qualifications

• Experience with public interactions and attention to detail; processing routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing client caseload to ensure timely services and to meet the goal of successful rehabilitation.
• Documents individual case records to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Assists counseling staff in coordinating services between clients, agencies and employers, and with related appointments.
• Prepares authorizations for goods and services in the case management system.
• Receives calls to the Vocational Rehabilitation Office, collects information about clients and arranges appointments for people with disabilities in order to assess their individual needs.
• Reviews invoices received from vendors, obtains counselor approval, and processes invoices through the case management system.
• Monitors the office’s unliquidated obligations and works with counselors and or vendors on outstanding invoices.
• Research information pertaining to payments for vendors and counselors.
• Problem solves technical issues related to the case management system.
• Requests updates to vendors, services, and authorizations as needed.
• Provides information to vendors and the general public relating to agency policies and procedures.
• Maintains inventory and monitors the ordering of supplies for a regional office.

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN (Job ID: 52512)

Stateof New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Education

Division of Workforce Innovation

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation

149 Emerald Street

Keene, NH 03431

Position#13222

$17.81/hour - $19.23/hour

This position is full-time, 37.5 hours a week.

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Workforce Innovation & Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation has a full-time vacancy for a Rehabilitation Technician.

Summary:

To assist disabled clients and/or applicants of a Vocational Rehabilitation Office in following policies and procedures in order to receive services as outlined in their vocational plans for the purpose of maximizing employment potential and personal independence.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Other information:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in business, statistics, accounting, personnel management, psychology, sociology, human services, public service, office administration, or related field.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license or access to transportation for use in statewide travel

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in contact with the public, attention to detail as required in explaining rules and regulations or processing technical reports.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

DETAILED TASKS (STANDARD): None

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):

Assists in managing client caseload to ensure timely services and to meet the goal of successful rehabilitation. Documents individual case records to comply with state and federal regulations.

Assists counseling staff in coordinating services between clients, agencies and employers, and with related appointments. Prepares authorizations for goods and services in the case management system.

Receives calls to the Vocational Rehabilitation Office, collects information about clients and arranges appointments for people with disabilities in order to assess their individual needs.

Reviews invoices received from vendors, obtains counselor approval, and processes invoices through the case management system.

Monitors the office’s unliquidated obligations and works with counselors and or vendors on outstanding invoices. Research information pertaining to payments for vendors and counselors.

Problem solves technical issues related to the case management system. Requests updates to vendors, services, and authorizations as needed.

Provides information to vendors and the general public relating to agency policies and procedures.

Maintains inventory and monitors the ordering of supplies for a regional office.

For further information please contact Michelle Lapointe, VR Supervisor, [e-mail] .

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

• *Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• * Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• *State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• *Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• *$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• *Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964