Rehabilitation Technician

State of Oklahoma•Maine, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing skilled and complex technical work assisting professional rehabilitation staff in providing rehabilitation services to individuals with physical and mental disabilities, blindness or visual impairment. Typical Functions Provides skilled technical assistance to rehabilitation staff in the provision of direct client services. Assist clients in completing application for services. Arranges and gathers medical diagnosis information and case related correspondence. Arranges and authorizes services which are included in an approved rehabilitation plan. Processes case data information not limited to; applications, eligibility data, Individualized Plans for Employment, case notes, closures, and authorizations. Maintains files and transfers case records through management information system. Performs tasks related to general office operations and reception duties based on office needs.

Requirements

Level I - One year of experience in office technical clerical work.
Level II - Two years of technical clerical work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level III - Two years of technical clerical experience plus one year of technical clerical experience in a vocational rehabilitation program; or a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, orientation and mobility, rehabilitation teaching or vocational evaluation; or a bachelor’s degree in education, a behavioral science or a closely related field and one year of experience in career counseling, job placement, habilitation or a rehabilitation related field.
Knowledge of basic computer functions.
Knowledge of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
Knowledge of office and agency policies and procedures.
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with people.
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
Ability to present ideas and facts effectively and accurately.
Knowledge of rehabilitation services and programs.
Knowledge of casework management.

Nice To Haves

Some positions may require proficiency in American Sign Language as demonstrated by the successful completion of a competency test administered by the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Unit of the Department of Rehabilitation Services.
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled technical assistance to rehabilitation staff in the provision of direct client services.
Assist clients in completing application for services.
Arranges and gathers medical diagnosis information and case related correspondence.
Arranges and authorizes services which are included in an approved rehabilitation plan.
Processes case data information not limited to; applications, eligibility data, Individualized Plans for Employment, case notes, closures, and authorizations.
Maintains files and transfers case records through management information system.
Performs tasks related to general office operations and reception duties based on office needs.
Arranges client medical procedures with vendors.
Researches and processes electronic case files.
Disseminate required information to vendors, clients, and staff.
Provides clients with area resource referral information.
Dispenses information regarding rehabilitation and visual services programs and procedures.
Send referrals for vocational evaluation and skills analysis reports as assigned.
Gathers information for annual reviews.
Conducting follow-up of consumer’s progress.
Maintaining contact with medical, educational, personnel and/or vendors and collecting and arranging data and information.
Act as team leader in focus work groups.
Assigned special duties as assistant to unit program manager.