Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator

Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator

“VR Coordinator”

Current Opening in Nampa - Base location is: 3904 E. Flamingo Ave, Suite 200

Assigned to Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

Salary: $22.66 per hour (40 hours per week)

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

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Our Vision

An Idaho where all individuals with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in the workforce and employers value their contributions.

Our Mission

To prepare individuals with disabilities for employment and career opportunities while meeting the needs of the employer.

Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for delivering and/or coordinating services to students and participants with disabilities, overseeing student/participant progress, and ensuring services are delivered according to each student’s/participant’s plan. The role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including management personnel, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, other VR Coordinators, and Technical Records Specialists. In addition, this role may act as a liaison with educational institutions, employers, public agencies, community partners, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate student/participant access to pre-employment transition services. The Pre-ETS role also emphasizes hands-on instruction, workshops, and facilitating work-based learning experiences to develop student’s skills and prepare them for employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service Delivery & Caseload Coordination : Provide individual and group vocational and career services tailored to student’s/participant’s strengths and goals, including workshops and activities that develop workplace skills, coordination for a caseload of students/participants, and ensuring timely delivery of services aligned with each student’s/participant’s Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) and/or Pre-ETS goals.
• Workplace Readiness Training : Organize and conduct training sessions to enhance job readiness, including resume writing, interview skills, job searching, teamwork, and professional communication.
• Self-Advocacy Instruction : Coach students/participants on self-advocacy skills, empowering them to understand their rights and effectively communicate their needs in educational and workplace settings.
• Enrollment Counseling : Support students/participants in exploring educational pathways, providing guidance on enrollment, financial aid, and other resources to facilitate post-secondary success.
• Collaboration with Partners : Partner with school personnel, employers, and community organizations to ensure students/participants receive necessary supports and accommodations. Participate in IEP meetings to provide relevant updates to educational teams.
• Job Exploration Counseling : Assist students/participants in identifying career interests, exploring job options, and setting realistic career goals aligned with labor market demands.
• Work-Based Learning Coordination : Facilitate various hands-on learning opportunities for students/participants such as internships, job shadowing, and mentoring . Collaborate with community partners to create and support these experiences.
• Progress Monitoring & Student Support Coordination : Maintain accurate documentation of services and student/participant progress, adjusting support in collaboration with the service team as needed and may act as the primary contact for students/participants and families, proactively providing support and engagement throughout the Pre-ETS and IDVR process.
• Documentation and Compliance : Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and documentation standards. Prepare and submit reports to supervisors and stakeholders.
• Resource Referrals and Advocacy : Connect students/participants and families with community resources and advocate for access to appropriate supports to promote academic and professional success. Provide follow-up support after placement in work-based learning or employment.
• Professional Development : Engage in ongoing learning to stay current with best practices, labor market trends, and available resources to enhance service quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs ):

Some knowledge of:

• Human behavior and performance
• Individual differences in abilities, personality and interests
• Learning and motivation
• Cultural differences

MQs Specialties:

• Experience using software tools such as Microsoft Office and other applications, for information tracking, reporting, and managing tasks efficiently.
• Ability and willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays.

The above minimum qualifications are typically gained by one or more of the following:

• At least two (2) year’s work experience in Vocational Rehabilitation, case management, or working with students with disabilities in an educational or community setting, including experience with caseload tracking, and/or coordinating services and resources for individuals with disabilities; or
• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in Vocational Rehabilitation, Special Education, Social Work, Psychology or a related field; or
• An Associate degree with one (1) year of work experience as described above

This is a classified position in the State of Idaho’s classification system. With prior approval, this position is eligible to accrue compensatory time off for hours worked in excess of forty (40 ) hours per week.

Recruitment Contact: Questions about the position or the application process can be directed to Julie Davis, Human Resource Business Partner I, 208-287-6451 or Julie.Davis@VR.Idaho.Gov

Benefits: In addition to salary, the state contributes an average of nearly 40% of an employee’s annual salary toward comprehensive benefits, creating a competitive total compensation package

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including but not limited to:

• One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation ( PERSI ) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.