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 01/24/2024.

　　Date Posted : 01/18/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/01/2024

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

　　Division/Unit : Employee Payroll / 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 5% 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 : 2200 University Ave. Suite 240 St. Paul, MN 55114

　　FLSA Status : Nonexempt

　　Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to five (5) days per week. Although the incumbent in this role is telework eligible for a portion of their week, the incumbent must be agreeable to travel when it is needed (to client‘s homes, within the community, or the office) in the St. Paul area or other locations needed for meetings. Mileage reimbursement is provided per union contract.

　　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 State Services for the Blind (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.

　　Duties include:

　　Provide support to WDU counselors by acting as a program liaison to assist with the referral, application, and intake process. Assist counselor in facilitating service implementation in the Individualized Plan for Employment in a timely manner.

　　Provide 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, independently communicate with vendors related to service implementation and provision.

　　Provide 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.

　　*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.

　　Knowledge of:

　　Standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases sufficient to create, modify, and protect files.

　　Accounting principles and practices sufficient to analyze, interpret and prepare financial information, records, and reports.

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

　　Communications sufficient to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

　　Customer service practices and principles sufficient to identify each customer’s needs, meet quality standards for services, that result in customer satisfaction.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　State of Minnesota, Authority for Local Purchasing (ALP) Certification or the ability to successfully complete ALP Certification within six (6) months of hire.

　　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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.