Vocational Rehabilitation Technician (DVR #31065)
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$18.34 - $29.34 Hourly$38,140 - $61,024 AnnuallyThis position is a Pay Band 55Posting DetailsThe New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is committed to ensuring that every New Mexican with a disability achieves their employment goals and thrives in their communities.THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.All selected applicants must be able to pass a Public Education Department background check. Why does the job exist?Assist participants with disabilities, who are eligible for vocational rehabilitation services and support the counselor in serving participants toward an employment outcome. How does it get done?Issues authorizations ensuring accurate coding of services. Verify that goods or services have been rendered. Ensure the timely processing of payments. Cancel authorizations as appropriate. Provide orientation to include education regarding DVR services, process and procedures to potential participants. Activities may include: conduct screening, orientation, initial intakes. Provide employment readiness and job placement services. Activities may include conduct JSST/Job Club, administer career assessment tools, provide direct job development, support OJT activities and provide participant follow-along as necessary. Collaborate between participants and VR staff. Activities may include: function as a liaison between participants and DVR staff as necessary, coordinate VR services to include interpreter services, provide timely follow up to VRC requests for support and provide relevant information to participants and VR staff. Who are the customers?People with disabilities; New Mexico Department of Vocational Rehab (NM DVR) partner agencies; General public. Ideal CandidateBachelors degree in sociology, business, psychology, public relations or related fields Two years of experience in working with people with disabilities. Two years of experience in working with fiscal activities. Minimum QualificationHigh School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience as a social or community coordinator andor social worker assistant. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field andor direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience. Substitution TableNo job description available Employment RequirementsPre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a current and valid Driver's License. Working ConditionsWork is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required Supplemental InformationDo you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Cara Benta (505) ###-#### Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.Bargaining Unit PositionThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.