*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Workforce Innovation & Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation has a full-time vacancy for a Student Transition Specialist.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced below! See Per 405.1 .

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

SCOPE OF WORK: Provides the required Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to students with disabilities within a specified region of New Hampshire. Provides services regionally to students in need of such services who are currently eligible or potentially eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation New Hampshire (VRNH) services. Assist students with disabilities to increase their employment potential and optimize personal independence by recommending and providing comprehensive services for the Division of Workforce Innovation, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Travels throughout the State to provide pre-employment transition services using a variety of instructional techniques, tools and models of delivery including workshops, formal presentations, as well as other transition related events. Communicates with corresponding regional offices regarding eligible students’ participation and provides appropriate and completed documentation to the regional office.

Develops and modifies, as needed, program and workshop curriculum that provides Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) information and resources to students with disabilities including job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling regarding post-secondary options, workplace readiness training, and instruction in self-advocacy in compliance with state and federal requirements and ensures the implementation and delivery of updated materials is consistent amongst Student Transition Specialists.

Develops and maintains local relationships with assigned schools, including Special Education and School Counseling staff, Community Rehabilitation Providers (CRPs), students and parents and guardians to coordinate the effective provision of Pre-ETS. Identifies and analyzes regional transition opportunities to ensure effective and appropriate provision of services, including acting as a liaison to coordinate the implementation of such services.

Provides an overview and explanation of the VR process as well as services that can be provided to those who are determined eligible. Receives referrals from interested students and communicates with the appropriate regional office to ensure prompt processing of the referral. Provides individualized Pre-ETS to VRNH participants, when appropriate.

Manages assigned caseload of potentially eligible and eligible students to ensure timely services, until transfer to the Regional office Vocational Rehabilitation counselor, consistent with policy and procedures. Records student participation in Pre-ETS to ensure that program goals are met. Documents individual case records to comply with state and federal regulations and policies.

Mentors Rehabilitation Counselor I Student Transition Specialists by training and helping to identify appropriate resources and curriculum to address the needs of specific populations.

Provides counseling and guidance to students with disabilities and significant others in order to maximize employment potential and personal independence.

Develops individual functional profiles of students with disabilities by collecting and/or prescribing medical, psychological, and vocational evaluations and analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing the diverse information obtained to make eligibility decisions and determine rehabilitation needs.

Approves, implements, and amends mutually developed Individualized Plans for Employment following state and federal regulations and policies, which establish long-term vocational goals, intermediate strategies and objectives, specific services, timelines, costs, providers of service, and program accountabilities.

Plans, approves, and monitors the expenditure of state and federal funds to secure prescribed essential services and commodities to accomplish the Individualized Plans for Employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: (1) Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Rehabilitation Counseling;

OR

(2) Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling* and four (4) specific graduate level courses (aka core courses), one in each of the following:

a. One course on Assessment

b. One course on Occupation Information or Job Placement

c. One course on Medical or Psychosocial and Cultural Aspects of Disabilities

d. One course on Community Resources or Delivery of Rehabilitation Services

*The master’s degree must be in the field of counseling. Examples of degrees that may be considered as a master’s in counseling or as counseling-related may include, but are not necessarily limited to, degrees in rehabilitation, special education, social work, and psychology. If the degree is in a counseling discipline other than rehabilitation counseling, a course on the Theories and Techniques of Counseling, as defined by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), must be part of the degree requirements. Other required courses may be taken as part of or in addition to the original master’s degree.

OR

(3) Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Psychometrics, Disability Studies, Rehabilitation, Human Relations, Social Work, Human Services, Special Education, Marriage and Family, Vocational Assessment/Evaluation, and Occupational Therapy and six (6) specific post-graduate graduate level courses (aka core courses), one in each of the following:

a. One course on Assessment

b. One course on Occupation Information or Job Placement

c. One course on Medical or Psychosocial and Cultural Aspects of Disabilities

d. One course on Community Resources or Delivery of Rehabilitation Services

e. One course on Theories and Techniques of Counseling

f. One course on Foundation of Rehabilitation Counseling

Experience: Two years’ professional, paraprofessional, or technical experience in education, vocational guidance, rehabilitation counseling, human resources, workers’ compensation, public employment services or human services.

License/Certification: Eligibility for New Hampshire driver's license or access to transportation for use in statewide travel.

Disclaimer Statement : The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Tina Greco, Hiring Manager, Betina.M.Greco@doe.nh.gov.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964