Vocational Rehabilitation Career Training Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Business
Career & Life Skills Coaching
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Job InformationOpening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $3,667.00 - $4,578.00
Salary (Annually) $44,004.00 - $54,936.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Cookeville, TN
Department Human Services
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PUTNAM COUNTYThis position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
This is an on-site position
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QualificationsEducation and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and one year of full-time professional-level experience in one of the following fields: business management, education, training, employment or career consulting/counseling, human resources, social services or human services case management, or vocational rehabilitation.
Full-time professional-level experience in one of the following fields: business management, education, training, employment or career consulting/counseling, human resources, social services or human services case management, or vocational rehabilitation may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Substitution of Education for ExperienceAny additional graduate coursework in any field above may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Necessary Special Qualifications- Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
- Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.
- Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check.
- Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry.
- Possess a valid driver's license if driving is an essential function of the position.
This classification works under general supervision and is responsible for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Career Training Specialist duties of routine difficulty. An employee in this class is responsible for assisting and supporting customers with disabilities in their pursuit of career opportunities. This classification delivers a broad array of individualized community-based services based on the unique needs of the customer. This classification differs from the VR Career Training Coordinator in that the latter is responsible for cultivating and maintaining workforce partnerships to increase employment opportunities for VR customers.
Responsibilities- Supports and delivers individualized, person-centered services based on the unique needs of the customer according to the referral source. Actively listens to customer and assists in development of career and training goals/strategies by creating a career/vocational plan and tracking and documenting their progress accurately and timely.
- Researches training opportunities such as certifications, apprenticeships, and internships with the customer to assist in achieving employment objectives.
- Explores social capital contacts with customer concerning their career profile needs.
- Assists customer with the creation of a professional email account. Supports customer in creating and operating online job-search accounts through the Department of Labor or other relevant sources and assists with completing and submitting physical or virtual job applications and professional résumés.
- Facilitates virtual and/or in-person job shadowing.
- Conducts tours of local businesses with customers to assist in identifying career interests.
- Conducts or coordinates mock interviews with customers and utilizes other virtual mock interview applications as appropriate to assist customers.
- Identifies independent living resources in the local community to assist with community access and inclusion. Assists customers with identifying, exploring, and utilizing transportation opportunities such as preparing for a driver's exam or learning local transportation routes.
- Supports customers with pre-vocational training services such as certification training and industrial equipment training, maintaining contact throughout to assist in reaching the desired training outcomes. Assists customers in…
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