Location: Lewiston,Maine,United States
Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Job Class Code: 3087
Grade: 14 (Professional/Technical)
Salary: $34,403 - $44,033
Location: Lewiston, ME
Opening Date: April 26, 2024
Closing Date: May 12, 2024
Are you interested in making a difference in someone’s life?
Would you like to enter a rewarding career field with advancement possibilities?
If so, you may be a great candidate for a Rehabilitation Assistant position in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks a candidate for a full-time Rehabilitation Assistant to be based at the Lewiston CareerCenter. The individual hired for this position will work with a team of Vocational Rehabilitation professionals to assist individuals with a wide variety of disabilities to reach their employment goals. This new time-limited position will conduct outreach to community organizations to share information about the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and will also directly assist jobseekers to access our services. A particular focus of this position will be on reaching individuals from marginalized and underserved communities. Given the nature of job responsibilities, certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.Primary responsibilities include:
- Supports individuals with disabilities to access Vocational Rehabilitation programs and services
- Provides outreach to individuals and organizations from marginalized communities
- Communicates with eligible clients who have been on a waitlist for services to determine their current needs
- Supports the work of Vocational Rehabilitation through clerical and administrative tasks including data collection, data input, and report development
- Represents the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation at community events including job and resource fairs.
Skills or knowledge required:
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques of various means of communication.
- Knowledge of persons with disabilities.
- Knowledge of teaching and counseling methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of interviewing and intake methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of life skills and work methods.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to write and record the results of medical, audiological, vocational, and psychological tests.
- Ability to use state of the art office equipment.
Minimum qualifications:
Two (2) years of experience, education, or training in working with individuals with disabilities
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Samantha Fenderson at samantha.j.fenderson@maine.gov
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018. Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.21% for Confidential employees.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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