Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist II

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world‑class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland. As part of the Maryland State Department of Education, the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) provides services to assist students with disabilities prepare for the work world, vocational rehabilitation services to assist adults with significant disabilities who are seeking to enter or reenter the workforce, and the adjudication of Social Security disability claims for the citizens of Maryland.

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This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County locations. Transfer opportunities will be considered.

• Montgomery County Locations: 11002 Viers Mill Road, Suite 606, Wheaton, MD 20902
• Prince George’s County Locations: 5001 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746
• Prince George's County – Metro Business Center: 4451‑Z Parliament Place, Lanham, MD 20706

Hybrid schedule may be available after completion of training (up to 3 telework days permitted each week).

The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Specialist provides services to increase employment and advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Specialist assists consumers so that they may maintain, prepare for and obtain gainful employment consistent with their interest, skills, capacities, strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, and informed choices. The Specialist position ensures the application of federal and state regulations and division policy, completes initial interviews, determines applicant eligibility for services, determines the nature and scope of services necessary to address disability barriers, addresses employment readiness, and ensures identified services are provided and/or coordinated with various partners.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of professional experience in a behavioral or social science‑related field, or one year of professional experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist I providing rehabilitation counseling or vocational evaluation services to clients with physical or behavioral disabilities, or teaching services to clients with partial or total visual impairment.
• Note:
  
  A master’s degree and one year of experience in a behavioral or social science‑related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

• Professional experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience providing career counseling and case management.
• Using an electronic case management system.
• Experience in a Human Services related field.

Applicants must consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this agency.

Transfer opportunities will be considered. Current DORS employees, please submit a transfer application in addition to applying for this recruitment.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies at the locations listed.

State of Maryland Benefits

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link…