Community Employment Program Specialist / Business Relations Representative

State of North Carolina • Charlotte, NC

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located in the Charlotte VR/IL Unit Office. The Community Employment Program Specialist/Business Relations Representative (BRR), works in partnership with Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Evaluators to determine suitable vocational options for individuals with disabilities and subsequently assist them in obtaining competitive employment within the community. Developing and maintaining employer relationships and promoting NCEIPD/s services are vital parts of this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or business field such as human resources, marketing, business administration, business management, healthcare management, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate’s degree in a human services or business field (identified above) from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) and four years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Knowledge and/or experience helping others obtain employment
• Knowledge and/or experience working with a team
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required to drive state vehicles

Responsibilities

• Working with consumers to assist them with seeking employment, completing applications, advocating with employers on behalf of the consumer, resume development, job placement/coaching, and follow-up services
• Teaching Employment Marketing Skills classes and conducting Windmills training to job-ready consumers and employers
• Providing written and verbal reports to counselors on the progress of referred consumers’ efforts towards obtaining employment
• Assisting consumers with obtaining internships that align with their vocational goals
• Engaging with local and regional employers to explain agency's mission and goals and to assist in meeting their business needs
• Participating in job fairs and other community events to promote the agency and increase employment opportunities for consumers and represent the work unit on boards and committees as designated by the Unit Manager

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level