Business Services Representative (Employment Facilitator, OVR)
About The Position
The Business Services Representative with the Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services supports employment services for individuals with disabilities by building relationships with employers, sharing program resources, and coordinating outreach throughout the district. The role connects job seekers with employment opportunities and strengthens partnerships that support workforce inclusion. The representative develops employer contacts and represents the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) during business visits, community events, and industry association meetings. The position shares job leads, identifies openings, and connects employers with qualified candidates from the OVR talent pool. It also provides information about OVR hiring incentives, consultation services, and training opportunities; collaborates with vocational counselors, training centers, and partner organizations; and assists employers with tools such as Job Gateway and talent acquisition platforms to access prescreened applicants. The role participates in job fairs, workshops, and regional events to promote employment programs and expand employer networks. This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch. The schedule may be negotiable within a 7.5-hour workday, and the position is eligible for an alternate work schedule. Part-time telework may be available after successful completion of the training period, subject to specified internet, location, and approval requirements.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree that includes 24 credits in the behavioral sciences, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 24 credits in the behavioral sciences.
- Applicants may meet the educational requirement when they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
- Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Submit satisfactory criminal history reports required under the Child Protective Services Law, including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse history, and FBI Fingerprint clearances, if conditionally offered employment.
Responsibilities
- Develop contacts with employers and represent OVR during business visits, community events, and industry association meetings.
- Share job leads, identify openings, and connect employers with qualified candidates from the OVR talent pool.
- Provide information about OVR hiring incentives, consultation services, and training opportunities.
- Work with vocational counselors, training centers, and partner organizations to support employment goals and outreach activities.
- Guide employers in using tools such as Job Gateway and talent acquisition platforms to access prescreened applicants.
- Participate in job fairs, workshops, and regional events to promote employment programs and expand employer networks.
Benefits
- Eligible for an alternate work schedule (AWS).
- Part-time telework may be available after successful completion of the training period.
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Job Type
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