Rehabilitation Services Coordinator (PreETS) 9-P11 - Sault Ste Marie

State of Michigan • Sault Ste. Marie, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our Department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. This position will assist potentially eligible students with disabilities with an early start at career exploration, learning and understanding work requirements, practicing work skills, choosing a career and exploring training options. This position coordinates and plans program services, provides partner education and outreach relative to Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). The work is focused on potentially eligible students who receive Pre-ETS. Pre-ETS are specific services for students with disabilities who are between the ages of 14-26. Five required activities: 1) Instruction in self-advocacy 2) Workplace readiness training 3) Job exploration counseling 4) Work-based learning experiences 5) Counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs at Institutions of Higher Education. Vocational Rehabilitation Services PreETS Coordinator 9-P11 (Position Description Summary). There is a possibility of a remote/hybrid schedule based on performance and operational need. However, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Salary for this position is entirely federally funded. Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree with a major in rehabilitation counseling/services, secondary education, special education, business, human resources, social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, or occupational therapy.
• Two years of professional experience providing rehabilitation services coordination equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator, including one year equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator 10.
• Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
• Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college/university transcript(s).
• All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
• All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment.
• Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks.
• Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Nice To Haves

• Rehabilitation Services Coordinator 9 No specific type or amount is required.
• Rehabilitation Services Coordinator 10 One year of professional experience providing rehabilitation services coordination equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator 9.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and plans program services.
• Provides partner education and outreach relative to Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS).
• Assists potentially eligible students with disabilities with an early start at career exploration.
• Assists students in learning and understanding work requirements.
• Assists students in practicing work skills.
• Assists students in choosing a career.
• Assists students in exploring training options.

Benefits

• The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

What This Job Offers

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