Transition Services Specialist; VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist

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Location:

Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $25.603 Job Posting: JR Transition Services Specialist (VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 09-18-2026

Do you have a passion for supporting students with disabilities and seeing them succeed and thrive? Are you skilled at building meaningful relationships and working with diverse groups—including students, parents, teachers, and school programs? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We’re looking for a Transition Services Specialist to support students, ages 14-21, as they transition from high school or other educational settings to the next phase of their lives.

Our team is highly collaborative, often connecting virtually while independently visiting schools and working directly with students across Lincoln and surrounding areas. If you’re eager to make a lasting, positive impact on students' futures and be part of something truly rewarding, we’d love to hear from you!

This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

The available salary rate for this position is dependent on education and is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate. Successful candidates with a bachelor’s degree will be hired as a Service Specialist, Pay Grade 5: $25.603/hour Successful candidates with a master’s degree will be hired as a Rehabilitation Specialist, Pay Grade 7: $30.979/hour

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

• Visits high schools to provide career exploration services and work readiness skills training to high school students with disabilities.
• Provides education related to resumes, applications, and interviewing skills.
• Demonstrates beneficial soft skills (e.g., timeliness, dependability) and advises students in informed decision making, interpersonal, and vocational skills.
• Develops engaging, educational, and interactive group activities.
• Assists students with strengthening their self-advocacy skills related to their disabilities.
• Arranges job exploration activities such as informational interviews, job shadows, work-based learning experiences, etc.
• Develops and maintains relationships with students, parents, teachers, other educational entity staff, and businesses or employers to ensure quality services for each student and provide information about Nebraska VR services.
• Attends Individual Educational Plan (IEP) meetings to gain understanding of student needs and update school staff on VR involvement.
• Records accurate documentation and case notes on all interaction with students to inform school staff and parents or guardians, as well as other VR staff.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

• Prepares and approves cases for client eligibility, priority groups, job goal, and plan for employment by analyzing and synthesizing medical and psychological reports, social, education, and employment information.
• Develops, manages, and approves Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs), and employment outcome…