Development Specialist_VR Closes

Location

Eugene, Oregon

Full-time Non-exempt - Limited Duration

$28.73/hr

Job Development Specialist - VR

Opening Date: 07/15/2026

Closing Date: 07/29/2026

• Provide vocational/motivational counseling and services to eligible Tribal Members and youth with disabilities.
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate pertinent medical, psychological, educational, vocational and other data needed to determine eligibility.
• Develop Individual Plans for Employment (IPE) and provide case management services consistent with federal legislation under the supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Manager.
• Explain the vocational rehabilitation program, including tax incentives to employers who hire individuals with disabilities, to participants, community partners, tribal programs, potential employers, and training sites.
• Interpret medical and educational documents to identify appropriate services and develop them to meet individual employment goals.
• Evaluate participant’s progress and amend IPE when necessary.
• Provide training placement opportunities and trial work assessments needed to determine work readiness and ability to perform desired employment goals.
• Provide job coaching, job carving and assistive technology when needed.
• Prepare reports requested by the VR Manager and maintain accurate data entry and records for reporting and audit purposes.
• Work in conjunction with the VR Manager in managing caseloads.
• Advocate for participants with regard to employment, educational, and social services, including medical and mental health professionals. Educate the community about disability awareness.
• Advocate for and ensure appropriate ongoing benefits and services for post-employment participants transitioning into successful employment.
• Develop and provide client trainings and orientation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of individuals with disabilities, and one year of work experience providing vocational rehabilitation (VR) related services to individuals with disabilities (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

• VR process, including an understanding of policies and procedures.
• Awareness of disabilities including physical, mental, and developmental.
• Assessing a participant’s capabilities and limitations and facilitating activities of employment and/or job placement through the use of assistive technology or other formats to support workplace success.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Correct punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.

• Motivational counseling skills needed to collaborate and develop plans with participants that reflect their skills, abilities, and interests.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with disabilities.
• Case management experience.
• Experience working with the public and maintaining good working relations with coworkers and program participants.

• Prioritize workload.
• Collaborate and coordinate a wide range of services within the tribe and throughout the service area.
• Communicate effectively using both verbal and written skills.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of records and information pertinent to the nature of the work. Establish and maintain professional boundaries.
• Possess strong people skills.
• Be able to travel within the 11-county service area and occasionally outside the state.
• Must possess a valid Oregon State driver’s license, insurance, and be eligible to drive a GSA vehicle.