Business Development Specialist (Orangeburg)

About the role

Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance! You will serve as a liaison with business and industry to secure training and work opportunities to prepare and assist eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive employment. Your primary focus will be in Orangeburg county.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with business and industry to secure training and work opportunities to prepare and assist eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive employment.
• Work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop tailored employment solutions.
• Collaborate with employers to identify and address barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding employment of individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, business administration or the behavioral sciences or a related field.
• Four years of rehabilitation or related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements met.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with businesses and community partners.
• Knowledge of employment law and policies related to disability inclusion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Retirement plan and deferred compensation program.
• Annual and sick leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Discounts on travel and purchases.

Pay

Salary range: $X - $Y per year. Exact salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with a flexible work schedule.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your interest and relevant experience. Please note that you must provide an official 10-year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles and official transcripts to verify your degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Protected Veteran Classification

Please check the appropriate box if you identify as a protected veteran. If you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide documentation to support your claim.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

If you identify as having a disability, please check the appropriate box. This information is voluntary and will be kept confidential.