Transition Services Specialist (VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist)

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
• undefinedSuccessful candidates with a master’s degree will be hired as a Rehabilitation Specialist, Pay Grade 7: $30.979/hour 

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 https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#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
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

• 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.

Service Specialist: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of work experience related to the essential functions of the position.

Rehabilitation Specialist: Master’s degree with emphasis in one of the following areas: Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling and Guidance, or another field that reasonably provides competence in the employment sector, in a disability field, or both.

Service Specialist: Experience working with, and advocating for, people with disabilities. Experience working with high school students and understanding of secondary school systems. Ability to manage high volume of cases and provide case management services while collaborating with teachers and other school staff. Bilingual in English and Arabic, Karen, Pashto, Somali, Spanish, or Swahili.

Rehabilitation Specialist: Master’s degree in related field and progressively responsible experience working with, and advocating for, people with significant disabilities. Experience working with high school students and understanding of secondary school systems. Ability to mentor others in managing high volume of cases and providing quality case management services. Bilingual in English and Arabic, Karen, Pashto, Somali, Spanish, or Swahili.

If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at nde.hrjobpostings@nebraska.gov.