Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist II Office Blindness and Vision Services

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.

ASTD
15 Starting salary for VR Specialist II is $65,707. State Salary Guidelines may apply

American Job Center

14 N. Potomac Street

Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

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. This position specializes in assisting blind or low vision individuals. The Specialist assists consumers so that they may maintain, prepare for and obtain gainful employment consistent with their interest, skills, capacities, strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, and informed choices. The Specialist position 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 in a Behavioral or Social Science related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

• Professional experience working with blind or low vision individuals with disabilities.
• Experience instructing individuals who are blind or have low vision.
• Experience providing career counseling and case management.
• Experience providing direct client or coordination services in a vocational rehabilitation or other human services related field.

Applicants must consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency.

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.