Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist II (Transitioning Youth)

About the Role

This position specializes in providing Pre-Employment Transition Services for youth and students with disabilities. The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Specialist provides services to increase employment and advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities, assisting them in maintaining, preparing for, and obtaining gainful employment consistent with their interests, skills, capacities, strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, and informed choices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the application of federal and state regulations and division policy.
• Complete initial interviews and determine applicant eligibility for services.
• Determine the nature and scope of services necessary to address disability barriers.
• Address employment readiness and ensure identified services are provided and/or coordinated with various partners.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of professional experience in a behavioral or social science-related field, or one year of professional experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist I providing rehabilitation counseling or vocational evaluation services to clients with physical or behavioral disabilities, or teaching services to clients with partial or total visual impairment.
• Note: A Master's degree in a Behavioral or Social Science related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience working with youth or students with disabilities.
• Experience providing career counseling and case management.
• Experience using an electronic case management system.
• Experience in a Human Services related field.

Requirements

• Applicants must consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency.
• Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Additional Information

Transfer opportunities will be considered. Current DORS employees should submit a transfer application in addition to applying for this recruitment. Ensure your application clearly demonstrates that you meet the qualifications, as all information must be submitted by the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked and placed on the eligible list for at least one year. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies at the listed locations.

Application Process

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application. If unable to apply online, paper applications can be mailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. For technical issues with the online application system, contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at 410-767-4850.