Vocational Rehabilitation Services Coordinator 9-P11 - Marquette

State of Michigan; Marquette (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, seeks a Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator to assist in providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, including intake, training, job development and job placement. Remote/hybrid scheduling is possible but all work must be performed in Michigan.

Minimum education includes a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling/services or related fields, with progressively responsible experience for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling/services, or related fields.
• Experience: Rehabilitation Services Coordinator 9 requires no specific amount; Rehabilitation Services Coordinator 10 requires one year; Rehabilitation Services Coordinator P11 requires two years.

Responsibilities

• Assist vocational rehabilitation staff in intake, pre-employability and work maturity skills training, job development and job placement.
• Support follow-up services and outreach to underserved populations; gather educational, social, medical and vocational data.
• Support management of case records and document supplemental questions as part of the process.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling/services or related fields

Job description

About the Department

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our Department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.

Position Overview

This position provides assistance to vocational rehabilitation staff in the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to: intake, pre-employability and work maturity skills training, job development and job placement.

Additional support may include follow-up services, outreach to underserved populations, gathering educational, social, medical, psychological and vocational data from the customer, family and community vocational programs and supporting the management of case records.

Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator 9-P11 - Marquette - Position Summary Description

Work Schedule

There is a possibility of a remote/hybrid schedule based on performance and operational need. However, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

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Education

Possession of a bachelor’s degree with a major in rehabilitation counseling/services, secondary education, special education, business, human resources, social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, or occupational therapy.

Experience

Rehabilitation Services Coordinator 9: No specific type or amount is required.

Rehabilitation Services Coordinator 10: One year of professional experience providing rehabilitation services coordination equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator 9.

Rehabilitation Services Coordinator P11: Two years of professional experience providing rehabilitation services coordination equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator, including one year equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator 10.

To be considered for this position you must:

1. Attach acover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
2. Attach a copy of yourdetailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
3. Attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college/university transcript(s).

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here (Download PDF reader).

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

The department reserves the right to close this posting at any time if it is determined that a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of results.

For information about this specific position, please email [e-mail]. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/RehabilitationServicesCoordinator_13093_7.pdf