Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Introduction

Attention case managers! Do you want to make a difference while working in a flexible, fun, and supportive environment? Apply today to join a team of dedicated staff who support Wisconsin residents with disabilities to obtain, maintain, and improve employment outcomes.

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) offers interesting and meaningful work with an employee‑friendly and inclusive work environment, work‑life balance, a casual office environment, flexibility, and many opportunities to grow your skills. Apply now to find out why there's so much to love about working for Wisconsin.

• WDA 1 (Southeast) – Racine or Elkhorn
• WDA 3 (WOW) – Waukesha
• WDA 4 (Fox Valley) – Oshkosh or Appleton
• WDA 5 (Bay Area) – Green Bay (2 openings)
• WDA 6 (North Central) – Wausau or Rhinelander
• WDA 7 (Northwest) – Hayward, Ladysmith or Superior
• WDA 8 (West Central) – Eau Claire
• WDA 9 (Western) – La Crosse
• WDA 11 (Southwest) – Janesville and Richland Center (2 openings)

These positions are eligible to work a hybrid remote schedule after an initial training period. The amount of remote work will be discussed during the interview stage. These positions require some travel to DVR offices and other locations within the assigned WDA to attend trainings and meetings.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project or Limited Term) throughout the state of Wisconsin.

These positions function in a team environment and are responsible for the coordination of services, collaboration with and education of DVR stakeholders, program and/or project coordination, and other specializations of tasks for the provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. They provide oversight and monitoring of programs funded and administered by DVR to ensure compliance, efficiency, and effective services to people with disabilities as required by federal and state law and contract requirements.

Starting pay is between $26.71–$29.46 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus an exemplary benefits package:

• Generous paid time off, including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap.
• Excellent and affordable health insurance options (starting at $42/month for single and $104/month for family coverage).
• Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).
• A top‑notch retirement program and optional tax‑advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.

Public service is rewarding! These positions may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The classification title for these positions is Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (schedule 12, range 64). A 12‑month probationary period will be required. This position is not represented in a collective bargaining unit and is considered exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Travel: Travel within the WDA and occasionally throughout the state is a requirement of this position.

Remote work: These positions are eligible to work a hybrid remote schedule after an initial training period. Employees with approved remote and hybrid‑remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin. High‑speed internet access is required. Remote work options are subject to change.

Criminal histories: We also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DWD to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. For positions with access to sensitive federal tax information, FBI fingerprinting may also be required.

Eligibility to work in the United States: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e. a U.S. citizen or national or a lawful permanent…