VR Specialist I/II; VR Technical Specialist

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Workforce & Technology Center

2301 Argonne Drive

Baltimore MD 21218

This is a professional level position requiring program development, instruction and delivery of a Work Readiness program designed to assist individuals with disabilities in learning appropriate work behaviors and attitudes while participating in job shadowing and career exploration activities.

Facilitate the Work Readiness Program (WRP) designed to assist individuals with disabilities in learning appropriate work behaviors and attitudes while participating in job shadowing and career exploration activities; identify and provide services as needed to address personal, social and behavioral issues which may be barriers to employment. Collaborate with the Center Counselors and other WTC staff for guidance and consultation regarding the provision of appropriate services to consumers in the WRP program. Research, develop and implement a dynamic curriculum and update materials as needed to meet program goals. Conduct group training sessions consistent with approved curriculum; engage internal and external resources to develop strategies to address skills needed to compete effectively for employment opportunities. Provide crisis intervention to resolve consumer conflicts and collaborate with the Center Counselors to develop behavioral action plans as appropriate; drive/accompany consumers to worksites/worksite tours and accompany/monitor consumers on field trips.

VR Specialist I/II  

EDUCATION:  Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree.  

EXPERIENCE:  Level I – Professional experience in a behavioral or social science related field is preferred. Bilingual skills preferred.   Level II – Two years of professional experience in a behavioral or social science related field is required; a Master’s Degree in a Behavioral or Social Science related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.  Bilingual skills preferred.  

VR Technical Specialist

EDUCATION:  Possession of a Master’s Degree in a related rehabilitation field or 36 graduate hours in Rehabilitation Counseling or a closely related field is required.  

EXPERIENCE:  The two years of required experience as a DORS VR Specialist ii must have included specialized experience in providing rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation, or employer relations services to clients with physical or mental disabilities; or teaching services to clients with partial or total visual impairment.  These two years of experience must be in Division of Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist II.

Knowledge of: principles, procedures and regulations involved in providing rehabilitation services; professional counseling, interviewing, and evaluation procedures; relationship between functional limitations presented by disabilities and employment goals; social and economic structure of the community organizations and groups providing services and information for people with disabilities; practices relating to job search and employer outreach activities; and of laws and regulations governing the administration of vocational rehabilitation, special education, social security, and social services. Ability to: effectively plan and organize assigned work and meet established performance standards; interact with consumers in a group setting and facilitate group instruction; determine appropriate instructional strategies that will meet the educational needs of the consumers in the program; coordinate and deliver multidisciplinary services required to support rehabilitation programs; analyze and interpret complex and varied medical, psychological, and vocational reports; assess consumer performance to determine job readiness and appropriateness for competitive employment; develop worksite and job opportunities; establish and maintain appropriate relationships with consumers, family members, employers, representatives of public and private organizations, providers of rehabilitation services, general public, and government

Applicants must complete the Maryland State Government on-line application for employment recruitment #18-005208-0001. The Application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications.

Paper applications can be completed and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to DORS Human Resource Department at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. To obtain a paper application visit our website dors.maryland.gov or marylandpublicschools.org.  Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9424.

Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and travel throughout the State are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.