Reference #: 4322801THE POSITIONIf you have a passion for helping others and would enjoy delivering valuable services throughout the Commonwealth, we have the job for you!  Under the general supervision of the Section 511/SWTCIE Division Chief, we are seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist who will be responsible for a variety of activities related to Section 511 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).  This position will serve as the Central Section 511 Specialist responsible for the following District Office (DO) assignments: Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVRS), Altoona DO, Harrisburg DO, Reading DO, Wilkes-Barre DO, Williamsport DO, York DO, and Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS) Altoona DO, Harrisburg DO, Wilkes-Barre DO.  Take the next step in your career and apply for this exciting opportunity today!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　As a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist in this capacity, you will provide compliance, consultation, and oversight related to federal mandates described in WIOA, Section 511, related to the usage of sub-minimum wage by Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Section 14(c) holders.  These tasks will be completed by conducting informational sessions with identified sub-minimum wage participants, completing compliance documentation, reviewing working conditions, and reporting to federal Department of Labor (DOL) partners regarding compliance or working condition findings.

　　Innovative critical thinking skills are utilized to participate in strategic planning and/or program development related to the activities associated to Section 511 of WIOA.

　　Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment

　　Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

　　Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time.  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection.  If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

　　Salary:Most employees will start at the beginning level of the advertised salary.

　　You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

　　QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:

　　Three years of professional experience in rehabilitation work, vocational guidance, employment counseling or placement, psychology, or social work, two years of which must have been in the field of vocational rehabilitation; and a bachelor's degree; or

　　Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Graduate study in the behavioral sciences may be substituted for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of one year.

　　Other Requirements:

　　You must meet the .  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency.

　　You must be able to perform essential job functions.

　　Legal Requirements:

　　This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

　　Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

　　How to Apply:

　　Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

　　If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

　　Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.  Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

　　Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

　　Veterans:

　　Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.  To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

　　Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

　　711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

　　If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

　　EXAMINATION INFORMATION

　　Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.  No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

　　Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

　　Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

　　You must provide complete and accurate information or:

　　your score may be lower than deserved.

　　you may be disqualified.

　　You may only apply/test once for this posting.

　　Your results will be provided via email.

　　The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.