State of Washington
DSHS DVR Rehabilitation Technician 1
State of Washington, SeaTac, Washington, United States,
Rehabilitation Technician 1Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities? The
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
has an opening for a Rehabilitation Technician to join our team in SeaTac. In this role, you'll provide essential support to our Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs) as they empower clients to overcome barriers and achieve fulfilling employment.As a Rehabilitation Technician, you'll be at the heart of our mission to
transform lives , helping to ensure that every client receives the guidance and resources they need to succeed. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a supportive team environment while directly influencing positive outcomes for our community.Some of what you'll do:Conduct interviews with potential customers to explain VR programs and collect information to be used in eligibility determinationProcess application informationAssist VRCs in collecting diagnostic information to be used in determining eligibilityAssist VRCs in monitoring customer progress toward achieving employment goalsAssist VRCs and customers in gathering information needed to develop an Individual Plan for Employment, including assistance in contacting and selecting vendorsSchedule appointments for customers to meet with VRCs and assist VRCs in maintaining contact with customersRegister vendors that provide goods and services to DVR customersPrepare and process the Authorization for Purchase of customer goods and services/issue paymentsPrepare correspondence to customers, vendors, and othersMaintain electronic and paper case filesWho should apply:Those with two years of college-level coursework AND one year of experience providing direct services to clients in a non-retail environment.ORAdditional experience and education will substitute for the required education or experience.Additional skills and knowledge that are desired:Knowledge of available community resourcesFamiliarity with the needs and difficulties of people with disabilitiesEffective interviewing and presentation skillsExperience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Internet browsersRecord-keeping experience and ability to organize and track large volumes of caseload informationAbility to interact with demanding or difficult people while maintaining a cooperative and positive demeanorInterested? Apply today:Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.Questions about this opportunity?Please contact DSHS recruiter Georgina Pringle at
Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov
and reference project number 09301.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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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
has an opening for a Rehabilitation Technician to join our team in SeaTac. In this role, you'll provide essential support to our Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs) as they empower clients to overcome barriers and achieve fulfilling employment.As a Rehabilitation Technician, you'll be at the heart of our mission to
transform lives , helping to ensure that every client receives the guidance and resources they need to succeed. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a supportive team environment while directly influencing positive outcomes for our community.Some of what you'll do:Conduct interviews with potential customers to explain VR programs and collect information to be used in eligibility determinationProcess application informationAssist VRCs in collecting diagnostic information to be used in determining eligibilityAssist VRCs in monitoring customer progress toward achieving employment goalsAssist VRCs and customers in gathering information needed to develop an Individual Plan for Employment, including assistance in contacting and selecting vendorsSchedule appointments for customers to meet with VRCs and assist VRCs in maintaining contact with customersRegister vendors that provide goods and services to DVR customersPrepare and process the Authorization for Purchase of customer goods and services/issue paymentsPrepare correspondence to customers, vendors, and othersMaintain electronic and paper case filesWho should apply:Those with two years of college-level coursework AND one year of experience providing direct services to clients in a non-retail environment.ORAdditional experience and education will substitute for the required education or experience.Additional skills and knowledge that are desired:Knowledge of available community resourcesFamiliarity with the needs and difficulties of people with disabilitiesEffective interviewing and presentation skillsExperience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Internet browsersRecord-keeping experience and ability to organize and track large volumes of caseload informationAbility to interact with demanding or difficult people while maintaining a cooperative and positive demeanorInterested? Apply today:Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.Questions about this opportunity?Please contact DSHS recruiter Georgina Pringle at
Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov
and reference project number 09301.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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