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Working Title: Inclusive Worksite Training and Certification Coordinator

Job Class: Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job ID : 80068

• Location : Statewide

• Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to three (3) days per week

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 09/16/2024.

• Date Posted : 09/10/2024

• Closing Date : 09/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment & Economic Development / MAPE

• Division/Unit : Vocational Rehabilitation Services

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 75% of the time

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

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

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position works in DEED’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) division, which empowers Minnesotans with disabilities to achieve their goals for competitive, integrated employment and career development. You’ll be part of, and contribute to, a lively and energetic team with a positive internal culture that ensures this isn’t just a job – but a career. Together the VRS team makes an impact and creates possibilities that make a real and lasting difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Share your passion for this work and join the VRS team!

The Program Specialist will lead and implement VRS's new training curriculum for MN businesses. This will include outreach, marketing, and facilitation of the training. The training is focused on assisting businesses learn about hiring people with disabilities, creating inclusive workplaces, providing accommodations and universal design best practices assists people with disabilities in reaching their goals for working and living in the community by directly engaging with businesses and implementing systems change. Main responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, directing, and implementing a coordinated business engagement effort to market the new training curriculum that reflects the local and regional needs of business in relationship to the employment goals of job seekers.

• Providing leadership for implementing this new curriculum that will include reaching out to potential businesses, conduct presentations, consultations, and methods for delivering the training.

• Refine, update, and manage the curriculum, track employer engagement, and develop stories based on successes of businesses.

This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This position will be based at one of the following DEED-VRS offices: Alexandria, Apple Valley, Austin, Bemidji, Blaine, Bloomington, Brainerd, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Cambridge, Chaska, Crookston, Duluth, Fairmont, Faribault, Fergus Falls, Hibbing, Mankato, Marshall, Minneapolis North, Minneapolis Northeast, Minneapolis South, Monticello, Moorhead, North St. Paul, Rochester, Roseau, Shakopee, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Staples, Thief River Falls, Willmar, Winona, Woodbury, or Worthington.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Two (2) years of experience in providing direct job placement services to individuals with disabilities and conducting business engagement activities.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

Knowledge of state laws, rules, regulations, trends, and best practices regarding recruiting, hiring, training, and reasonable accommodations for job seekers and employees in public and private employment.

Knowledge of disability employment services.

Experience working and engaging with external business stakeholders.

Experience presenting and workshopping informal and formal presentations.

Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with marketing, sales or training.

Knowledge of VRS programs including Extended Employment and Independent Living Services, and the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program.

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

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interview Review

• Driver’s Record Check

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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.