Rehabilitation Technician

Oklahoma Watch Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Watch Inc. is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician to assist in providing rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. This full-time position involves skilled technical work, managing case data, and working closely with rehabilitation staff. Applicants should have relevant experience and education in rehabilitation counseling or a related field.

Benefits

Generous state paid benefit allowance

Wide choice of health insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

11 paid holidays

15 days of vacation and sick leave

Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match

Longevity Bonus for years of service

Qualifications

• Experience in office technical clerical work is required.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language may be required for some positions.
• Education in behavioral science or a closely related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled technical assistance to rehabilitation staff.
• Assist clients in completing applications for services.
• Manage case data and maintain files.

Skills

Knowledge of basic computer functions

Ability to deal effectively with people

Good judgment in evaluating situations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field

Two years of technical clerical experience

Job description

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Rehabilitation Technician

Apply locations Oklahoma County time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR45460

Job Posting Title

Rehabilitation Technician

Agency

805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

Supervisory Organization

Dept Rehabilitation Services

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Monthly/Annual Salary: Monthly Annual
Level I (Pay Band H) $3,229.72 $38,756.69
Level II (Pay Band H) $3,391.22 $40,694.69
Level III (Pay Band I) $3,608.25 $43,299.11

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing skilled and complex technical work assisting professional rehabilitation staff in providing rehabilitation services to individuals with physical and mental disabilities, blindness or visual impairment.

Typical Function

•Provides skilled technical assistance to rehabilitation staff in the provision of direct client services.

•Assist clients in completing application for services.

•Arranges and gathers medical diagnosis information and case related correspondence.

•Arranges and authorizes services which are included in an approved rehabilitation plan.

•Processes case data information not limited to; applications, eligibility data, Individualized Plans for Employment, case notes, closures, and authorizations.

•Maintains files and transfers case records through management information system.

•Performs tasks related to general office operations and reception duties based on office needs

Level Descriptor

Level I - This is the basic level where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing entry-level work in a training status under close supervision. In this role employees will be responsible for providing information pertaining to rehabilitation and visual services programs; arranging client medical procedures with vendors; researching and processing electronic case files and performing tasks related to general office operations. Employees at this level will receive training in the client application gathering process and in policy and procedure interpretation.

Level II - This is the career level where employees are assigned responsibilities for a full range of activities. At this level employees arrange and coordinate client services and disseminate required information to vendors, clients, and staff; assists clients in completion of application; provides clients with area resource referral information; dispenses information regarding rehabilitation and visual services programs and procedures; learns client application gathering techniques and receives training in policies and procedures for rehabilitation services programs. Additional duties include general office operations, coordinating and arranging medical procedures with client and medical vendors; send referrals for vocational evaluation and skills analysis reports as assigned; researches, gathers and assembles data for electronic case files, and maintains an information system; obtains and disseminates employment information for case closure.

Level III - This is the specialist level where employees are assigned advanced level work of a complex and difficult nature. In addition to tasks performed at Level I and II, duties will include the technical management of the caseload, i.e. gathers information for annual reviews, conducting follow-up of consumer’s progress, maintaining contact with medical, educational, personnel and/or vendors and collecting and arranging data and information. May act as team leader in focus work groups and may be assigned special duties as assistant to unit program manager.

Education and Experience

Level I - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in office technical clerical work.

Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of two years of technical clerical work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of two years of technical clerical experience plus one year of technical clerical experience in a vocational rehabilitation program; or a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, orientation and mobility, rehabilitation teaching or vocational evaluation; or a bachelor’s degree in education, a behavioral science or a closely related field and one year of experience in career counseling, job placement, habilitation or a rehabilitation related field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Level I - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic computer functions; of spelling, punctuation and grammar; of basic arithmetic; and of office and agency policies and procedures. Ability is required to deal effectively and courteously with people; to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; and to present ideas and facts effectively and accurately.

Level II - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic computer functions; of spelling, punctuation and grammar; of basic arithmetic; of office and agency policies and procedures; and of rehabilitation services and programs. Ability is required to deal effectively and courteously with people; to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; and to present ideas and facts effectively and accurately.

Level III - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic computer functions; of spelling, punctuation and grammar; of basic arithmetic; of office and agency policies and procedures; of rehabilitation services and programs; and of casework management. Ability is required to deal effectively and courteously with people; to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; and to present ideas and facts effectively and accurately.

Special Requirements

Some positions may require proficiency in American Sign Language as demonstrated by the successful completion of a competency test administered by the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Unit of the Department of Rehabilitation Services.

Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

The Department of Rehabilitation Services has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description

Position may be filled at Level I, II, or III.

Position is located in the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Oklahoma City (SBVI90).

Essential Functions: Position is responsible for clerical duties for the statewide SBVI unit of Assistive Technology Specialists. The position is responsible for maintaining physical and scanned files according to agency filing standards, timely and accurate processing of case information through the client data system, assisting the Assistive Technology Specialists with such tasks as scheduling appointments, requesting records, securing quotes for equipment and training, checking in received equipment and recording packing slips and invoices. Additional duties include performing general office and reception duties; as well as obtaining information from field offices pertaining to client referrals.

Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.

Trial period (if applicable) is required.

Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.

Benefit Highlights: The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.

Benefits Include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums

• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations

• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care

• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs

• 11 paid holidays

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first year

• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match

• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Method of Application: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system ( State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com) .

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system ( Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com)

For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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