Introduction Do you have experience providing case management and a passion to help others? Are you looking for a role with a flexible hybrid-remote schedule and all the benefits that the State of Wisconsin offers? Join a team of dedicated individuals in helping Wisconsin residents with disabilities to obtain, maintain, and improve employment outcomes. Apply today to become a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist! The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is currently recruiting a full-time permanent Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist in West Central Wisconsin (WDA 8). DVR maintains 11 Workforce Development Areas (WDAs) across the state where teams of DVR staff work together to assist Wisconsin residents with disabilities with their job search efforts.
This position will have a headquarter location in Eau Claire, Menomonie, or Rice Lake Wisconsin. See all DVR office locations. Applicants will be asked to select their preferred headquarter location in the application process. This position is eligible to work remotely up to 2 days per week after an initial training period. Frequent day-time travel during work hours within WDA 8 (see WDA map) is a requirement of the position. Reimbursement for mileage and a daily meal allowance is provided when in travel status.
What We Offer: The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) offers interesting and meaningful work with an employee-friendly and inclusive work environment, work-life balance, a casual office environment, flexibility, and many opportunities to grow your skills. The State of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package with:
generous paid time off, including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, 9 paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap Excellent and affordable health insurance options (starting at $39/month for single and $97/month for family coverage). other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more) top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan Well Wisconsin program offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services Public service is rewarding! This position may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Apply now to find out why we love to Work for Wisconsin.
This recruitment may be used to fill future similar permanent, project, and/or LTE vacancies.
Position Summary This position functions in a team environment within the office and is responsible for the coordination of services, collaboration with and education of DVR with stakeholders; program and/or project coordination, and other specialization of tasks related to program development and implementation. This position is responsible for a full range of documentation and accounting-related duties and fiscal activities. This position also provides oversight and monitoring of programs funded and administered by DVR to ensure compliance, efficiency and effective services to people with disabilities as required by federal and state law and contract requirements. For the full list of duties view the position description.
Salary Information Starting salary is between $52,873 and $58,593 per year depending on qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits. For more benefits information, view our benefits overview.
A 12-month probationary period will be required. The classification title for this position is Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (schedule 12, range 64). This position is not represented in a collective bargaining unit and is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment. Starting pay may vary for current state employees.
Job Details Remote Work: Remote and hybrid-remote work is intended to be performed primarily in Wisconsin. High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work. Remote work is subject to change based on business needs.
Criminal histories : We also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DWD to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
Eligibility to work in United States : Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a US citizen or national or a lawful permanent resident) at the time of appointment. DWD does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. This is not a contract position. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Disabled veterans : Qualified veterans with a 30% or more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s 230.275 WI Stats. Email the HR contact listed in this announcement for information on how to apply under this provision.
Qualifications It is very important that you specify your experience for the qualifications that are marked with asterisks (*) in your letter and resume as these qualifications will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process. Additional qualifications may be evaluated in subsequent steps. You will need to have experience in:
Providing case management (e.g., managing a list of clients, keeping detailed documentation, responding to client needs, and coordinating services, etc.) Performing administrative tasks (e.g., documenting information; reviewing forms and reports; inputting and tracking data, etc.) Answering questions or providing information about a program or procedures to stakeholders (e.g., customers, consumers, businesses, service providers, etc.) Communicating effectively as part of a team Managing multiple tasks and competing priorities It would be nice to have experience in any of the following:
Working in a human service setting Working with marginalized populations (individuals with disabilities, incarcerated individuals, individuals experiencing poverty, etc.) Assisting individuals with reaching their employment goals How To Apply Note: If you are viewing this posting on an external site, please visit (search 13618) to complete your application.
Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. That will prompt you to access your existing account or create a new account. You will be asked to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications as part of the application process. It is important that these materials clearly illustrate how your qualifications relate to the qualifications of this job. See additional guidance on developing your resume and letter of qualifications (including a template).
Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to update your materials
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DWD is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Deadline to Apply Application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM (central time) on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
