Business Relations Representative/BRR

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Key Responsibilities

Assists in the placement of eligible consumers in compatible, and competitive employment that is consistent with their interests and abilities.

Requirements Summary

The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIP

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Dept of Health and Human Services

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Community Employment Program Specialist (S)

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The Community Employment Program Specialist position is located in Davidson County, Lexington unit office. The position provides services to persons who have disabilities which prevent them from independently obtaining, maintaining, or retaining employment. The Community Employment Program Specialist/Business Relations Representative (BRR) works in partnership with Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Evaluators to determine suitable vocational options for individuals with disabilities and subsequently assist them in obtaining competitive employment within the community.

The incumbent will also develop and maintain relationships with employers in the Davidson County area.

Job responsibilities include the following:

Assists in the placement of eligible consumers in compatible, and competitive employment that is consistent with their interests and abilities.

Work closely with counselors to determine appropriate vocational goals for consumers and identify the availability of similar positions in the community.

Teaching employment marketing classes to job-ready consumers.

Teaching job retention classes.

Provide written and verbal feedback to counselors regarding the progress of referred consumers’ efforts to obtain employment.

Coordinate in-school work adjustment programs.

Meet with local and regional employers to explain agency mission and goals and to obtain their agreement and commitment to hire vocational rehabilitation (VR) consumers.

Participate in job fairs and other community events to promote the agency and its consumers as well as represent the work unit on boards and committees as designated by the Unit Manager and or Counselor in Charge.

Be heavily involved in the planning and implementation of National Disability Employment Awareness events.

Requirements

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The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for people with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide. To learn more about EIPD: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in a human services business field such as human resources, marketing, business administration, business management, healthcare management, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution; OR Associate’s degree in a human services or business field (identified above) from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience; OR High school or General Educational Development (GED) and four years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

What We Offer

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The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Charlene Michele Moore

DHHS Workday Support Form

Location & Eligibility

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Davidson County, United States

On-site at the office

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About this job

Pay per year: $35,596–$62,294 a year; 27% below the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,729 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 4 days ago
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