Liaison Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A working knowledge of the principles and methods used in vocational rehabilitation.
• A working knowledge of various disabilities and their impact on individuals.
• Working knowledge of labor market and labor related issues.
• The ability to gather information, conduct interviews, develop and implement employment plans.
• The ability to prepare reports and make studies.
• The ability to maintain close working relationships with clients, community agencies and employers.
• Graduation from a college of recognized standing with a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling.
• Employment at a level of a Rehabilitation Counselor in a private or public rehabilitation agency.
• Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
• Must have employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

• Serving as a co-liaison to The Autism Project.
• Collaborating with additional vendors and community partners.
• Participating in pilot projects, committees, or other initiatives aimed at enhancing and developing client services.

Responsibilities

• To perform routine assessment duties resulting in employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities in connection with a statewide program of vocational rehabilitation.
• To conduct initial interviews to screen applicants, gather sufficient data, determine eligibility based upon the existence of a disability and make appropriate judgements.
• To obtain, analyze, and evaluate medical, psychological, social, vocational, and other pertinent data as part of an evaluation process.
• To provide counseling and guidance, and to assist clients in formulating suitable vocational objectives and in identifying barriers to employment.
• To determine the assets of the individual with a disability, the nature and scope of the rehabilitation services needed to implement the rehabilitation process, and to assist the individual reaching vocational goals and objectives and achieving employment.
• To provide direct and indirect placement services to clients and employers including job analysis, job modifications, and post-employment services.
• To maintain accurate and complete case records and detailed written reports.
• To do related work as required.
• Maintaining regular, well-documented contact with clients.
• Assist clients in making progress towards their goals.
• Authorizing and processing payments for services in a timely manner.
• Providing services outlined in each client’s Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Direct deposit for all employees.
• Public service with purpose and impact.