Expanding and improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities is a crucial and fulfilling job. Using a dual approach, we help connect our customers with local and regional employers seeking particular skills, education, and experience. A hybrid telework option is available for this job.
As a DVR Business Specialist (classified as a Rehabilitation Technician 2), you will establish and maintain activities to develop, locate and secure job openings for our customers. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is looking for someone who is willing to embed themselves in their community and help us on our mission to Transform Lives!
Some of what you will do
- Develop, train and maintain professional relationships with public and private employers, employment advocates, business leaders, talent acquisition employer representatives, and social services partners
- Serve as an active, strategic partner in the local WorkSource center business engagement team
- Provide placement service options to DVR customers
- Assist each customer in effectively using the services and resources available
- Document customer progress and track and report job placement activities and outcomes
- Provide staff with current labor market information to support the development of in- demand job goals
Who should apply?
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Professionals with a business administration, public relations, marketing, communications, or human resources Bachelor’s Degree
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Or, a Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 quarter or 12 semester credit hours from the following courses: Marketing, Public Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Practices, Communications, Economics, Public Speaking, Leadership, Project Management, Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Employment Law or Training and Development.
Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Knowledge of employment and training state and federal laws, policies, rules, and regulations
- Ability to prepare and develop materials and make presentations to various groups
- Knowledge and understanding of multiple barriers to employment that apply to people with disabilities
- Excellent communication skills with a variety of stakeholders
- Knowledge of job search strategies and placement techniques
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Interested? Submit with your application
- A letter of interest
- And updated resume
Questions? Email [email protected] about 11815 or phone Jenny at 360-725-5848. To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.
Per Governor Inslees’ Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) state employees must be fully vaccinated no later than October 18, 2021. Your vaccine status will be verified at New Employee Orientation. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available, once an offer of employment is made.
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Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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