Transition Services Specialist; VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist

Position: Transition Services Specialist (VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist)
The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13

Location:

Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate:

$25.287

Job Posting:

JR Transition Services Specialist (VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist) (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

06-16-2026

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for helping high school students succeed? We are looking for three Transition Services Specialists to join a large, collaborative team serving students in Omaha and surrounding areas. In this role, you'll help students prepare for life after high school through career exploration, skill development, self-advocacy, and transition planning.

If you're adaptable and excel at building strong relationships with students, parents, schools, and teachers this could be a great fit! With the team frequently visiting different schools, virtual communication has become second nature, ensuring strong connections wherever you are. You'll also enjoy working with a respectful, supportive supervisor who pitches in when needed. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on students' futures, apply today!

Office

Location:

This position is assigned to our office located at 13th & Farnam St, Omaha, NE.

Pay Rates:

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: $25.287/hour ($25.603/hour after pay structure increases on June 29, 2026).

* Successful candidates with a master's degree will be hired as a Rehabilitation Specialist, Pay Grade 7: $30.597/hour ($30.979/hour after pay structure increases on June 29, 2026).

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $24,500 - $26,900 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).#benefits

* 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

Essential Functions

* 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.

Rehabilitation Specialist Additional Functions:
Including the functions above, Rehabilitation Specialists also perform the Essential Functions below.

* Prepares and approves cases for client eligibility, priority groups, job goal, and plan for employment by analyzing and synthesizing medical and psychological reports,…