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Job Class: Vocational Rehabilitation Technician Senior

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 05/06/2024.

• Date Posted : 04/30/2024

• Closing Date : 05/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : State Services f/t Blind / SSB Workforce Development X

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 15% of the time

• Salary Range: $22.19 - $29.87 / hourly; $46,332 - $62,368 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Mankato

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Yes, this position may be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The successful candidate may be eligible for a $5,000.00 hiring incentive

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB) has been serving blind, visually impaired, and Deafblind Minnesotans since 1923. It does so with a staff of 110 dedicated personnel, over 650 skilled volunteers, an active State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind, and a host of community partners. Each year SSB assists thousands in leading full, active, and productive lives. Come be part of a great organization in a great state!

Receiving direction from a Workforce Development Unit (WDU) supervisor and through effective teamwork with the WDU counselor, this position assists customers of SSB to reach their goals of working and living independently in their community. This position actively assists customers in the implementation and successful accomplishment of their rehabilitation plans. Additionally, this position provides career guidance, basic technology, and low vision instruction to customers based on individual customer needs. This position involves both working as a team member and completing tasks independently.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Providing support to WDU counselors by acting as a program liaison to assist with the referral, application, and intake process. Assisting the counselor with case management duties while facilitating service implementation within the Individualized Plan for Employment in a timely manner.

• Providing Statewide Integrated Financial Tools System (SWIFT) support for WDU counselors as a buyer through Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) certification.

• With support of the counselor, communicating independently with vendors related to service implementation and provision, especially on the fiscal side.

• Providing direct and indirect services to employed or ready-to-be-employed customers in the WFD unit of SSB to assist them in obtaining or maintaining employment.

This position requires the successful completion of an Authority for Local Purchasing (ALP) certification or the ability to successfully complete the ALP Certification within six (6) months of hire.

This position will serve the following counties in Southwest Minnesota: Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine, Lac Qui Parle.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

*Hiring Incentive: The successful incumbent of this position may be eligible for a hiring incentive of $5,000 paid out in two (2) lump sums following the completion of the required probationary period and following two (2) years of successful service in the role

Minimum Qualifications

To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.

Skill in:

• Analyzing, interpreting, reconciling, and preparing financial information, records, and reports; identify errors; and recommend solutions to procedural or other fiscal problems.

• Customer service sufficient to provide prompt and accurate information to customers in person, on the phone, and through email and other written or electronic correspondence.

Ability to:

• Explain policies and procedures in a clear, concise, and professional manner to both internal and external customers.

• Check input and output data for completeness, accuracy and discrepancies.

Knowledge of data entry procedures and systems, such as Microsoft Office or similar data entry systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using:

• Workforce One (WF1), Statewide Integrated Financial Tools, (SWIFT), or similar data tracking software.

• Software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Pro, and SharePoint.

Experience working with a diverse population including those with disabilities, particularly Blind, Visually Impaired, and Deafblind.

Skill in communicating in a secondary language.

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers.

A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

This position requires an Adjustment to Blindness immersion training program. The immersion experience helps new employees understand what’s possible for people who are blind, DeafBlind or visually impaired by allowing them to experience it for themselves. The training takes place at an Adjustment to Blindness training center and can run up to 6-7 weeks.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.