Community Program Specialist​/Business Relations Representative

Community Employment Program Specialist (S)

This position is located in the Charlotte VR/IL Unit Office. The Community Employment Program Specialist/Business Relations Representative (BRR), works in partnership with Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Evaluators to determine suitable vocational options for individuals with disabilities and subsequently assist them in obtaining competitive employment within the community. Developing and maintaining employer relationships and promoting NCEIPD/s services are vital parts of this position.

Job responsibilities include the following:

• Working with consumers to assist them with seeking employment, completing applications, advocating with employers on behalf of the consumer, resume development, job placement/coaching, and follow-up services
• Teaching Employment Marketing Skills classes and conducting Windmills training to job-ready consumers and employers
• Providing written and verbal reports to counselors on the progress of referred consumers' efforts towards obtaining employment
• Assisting consumers with obtaining internships that align with their vocational goals
• Engaging with local and regional employers to explain agency's mission and goals and to assist in meeting their business needs
• Participating in job fairs and other community events to promote the agency and increase employment opportunities for consumers and represent the work unit on boards and committees as designated by the Unit Manager

Salary Grade Range $34,270 - $59,973

Recruitment Range $34,270 - $59,369

** Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Knowledge and/or experience helping others obtain employment
• Knowledge and/or experience working with a team
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required to drive state vehicles

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date

Position is funded in part through federal funds