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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• Montgomery County – 11002 Viers Mill Road, Suite 606, Wheaton, MD 20902
• Prince George’s County – 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 interests, skills, capacities, strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, and informed choices. The Specialist 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.

• Education:
  
  Possession of a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience:
  
  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 should submit a transfer application in addition to applying for this recruitment.

State of Maryland benefits apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.