Job ID Number

R2646

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Hybrid

Job Summary

As the Program Specialist, you will coordinate services that advance competitive, integrated employment for individuals with disabilities and streamline access to services across partner programs.

Job Description

We are looking for a Program Specialist that will coordinate services that advance competitive, integrated employment for individuals with disabilities and streamline access to services across partner programs.

This position will be full-time, 12 month contract opportunity and on-site .

What You'll Do

Streamline access to services across partner programs, reducing or eliminating gaps or barriers in accessing needed services, identifying a shared service delivery approach

Implement successful practices to support participant navigation through Workforce services including transition from high school into post-secondary training with a clearly defined vocational goal;

securing wraparound supports to promote successful completion of post-secondary training for youth and adults, especially with individuals experiencing barriers to successful completion

Facilitate access to meaningful work-based learning activities; and coordinate other needed services to support quality employment outcomes

Work at both partner sites, embedded in the culture of partner agencies, regularly attend staff meetings, and obtain and retain knowledge of partner program services

What You'll Need

Required :

Bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of experience in training, social services, workforce services, vocational rehabilitation, education, or related field

Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Rehabilitation Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated experience with building and retaining partner and stakeholder relationships

Experience in working with individuals and job seekers with disabilities strongly preferred

Proficient in Microsoft

Self-starter who can work independently

Ability to work in a variety of locations including Work One Centers and Vocational Rehabilitation offices in the assigned geographic area;

Meetings and activities will be conducted in-person with some remote work as applicable

Physical Demands

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Last updated : 2024-05-21