Transition Services Specialist; VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist

Transition Services Specialist (Vr Service Or Rehabilitation Specialist)

Hiring Agency:
Education - Agency 13

Location:

Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate: $30.979

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for helping high school students succeed? We are looking for a Transition Services Specialist 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: $25.603/hour
• Successful candidates with a master's degree will be hired as a Rehabilitation Specialist, Pay Grade 7: $30.979/hour

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes over $25,000 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

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…