REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN

State of New Hampshire; Nashua (NH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a full-time Rehabilitation Technician within the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. This role involves assisting clients with disabilities, coordinating services, and managing case records. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and relevant experience in public service.

Benefits

Dental Plan at minimal cost

Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare accounts

Defined benefit retirement plan

Paid holidays and generous leave

$50,000 state-paid life insurance

Incentive-based Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Education in statistics, accounting, personnel management, psychology, or sociology.
• Two years' experience in business or Human Services.
• License valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist disabled clients in maximizing employment and personal independence.
• Manage client caseload and ensure timely services.
• Coordinate services with clients, agencies, and employers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Public contact skills

Problem-solving

Education

Completion of two years of college

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting Department of Education Division of Workforce Innovation

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation

1 Sundial Ave, 201 N

Manchester, NH 03103

Rehabilitation Technician

Position #13225

$17.81-$19.23

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.
  

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.

SCOPE OF WORK : 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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

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. Researches 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 monitor the ordering of supplies for a regional office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education: Completion of two years of college with courses in statistics, accounting, personnel management, psychology, sociology or related subjects. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Two years' experience in business or Human Services, requiring public contact, and/or attention to detail as required in explaining rules and regulations or processing technical reports. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification : Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or have access to transportation for use in performing job accountabilities.

Disclaimer Statement : 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 classification.

For further information please contact Priyanka Sharma, 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 is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

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: 13.85% 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 NH 1-800-735-2964