DSHS DVR Rehabilitation Technician 1 Job at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services SeaTac, WA
Description
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) has an opportunity for Rehabilitation Technicians to provide technical support to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs) and other professional staff.
This job is located in SeaTac, WA.
You'll provide assistance to professionals who help customers with disabilities to achieve competitive employment.
King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use.
Some of what you'll do:
Conduct interviews with potential customers to explain VR programs and collect information to be used in eligibility determination- Process application information
- Assist in collecting diagnostic information to be used in determining eligibility
- Assist in monitoring customer progress towards achieving employment goals
- Assist in gathering information needed for the development of the Individual Plan for Employment, including contacting and selecting vendors
- Schedule appointments for customers to meet with VRCs, and assist VRCs in maintaining contact with customers
- Register vendors that provide goods and services to DVR customers
- Prepare and process the Authorization for Purchase of customer goods and services or issue payments
- Prepare correspondence
- Maintain electronic and paper case files
Who should apply?
Professionals with 2 years of college-level coursework and one year of experience providing direct services to clients in a non-retail environment.
(Additional experience will substitute for the required education.)
Desired:
- Familiarity with the needs and difficulties of people with disabilities
- Effective interviewing and presentation skills
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and internet browsers
- Record keeping experience
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated observation skills and the ability to manage time effectively
Please complete an online application and include the following:
- A current resume
- Letter of interest
- Three professional references with current contact information
If you have questions about the application process, email Elly.Price@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 01510
NOTE: Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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