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Arizona Department of Economic Security · 2 days ago

REHABILITATION SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$18/hr - $18/hr

1+ years exp

The Arizona Department of Economic Security is committed to strengthening individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. They are seeking a Rehabilitation Services Technician to provide support to individuals with disabilities by offering information about Vocational Rehabilitation services and assisting clients throughout the process.

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Responsibilities

Assist the counselor by performing various case management activities. Work as a team with the counselor to assist the client throughout the process

Interview applicants and document client self-report of disability, socio-economic information, medical/psychological concerns, and general disability related information

Maintain client case files to ensure all information is up to date

Provide resource and referral information to the client to community organizations, private agencies, institutions, inter/intra agency groups, and other social services

Correspond with the client to inform and remind them of appointments for assessments, counselor appointments, and request documentation

Provide information about Rehabilitation Services Administration programs

Qualification

Vocational Rehabilitation knowledgeDisability awarenessCase managementMicrosoft Office SuiteAmerican Sign LanguageWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeamworkRelationship building

Required

Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations regarding provision of Vocational Rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities

Knowledge of guidelines and best practices of the Vocational Rehabilitation program

Knowledge of disabilities, general knowledge of disabling medical conditions, and available community resources

Knowledge of various computer software programs, to include Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, internet applications, and email

Ability to provide support to manage caseloads

Data entry and maintain up-to-date progress notes

Written and verbal communication

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to prioritize, assign, and review work

Ability to research and prepare letters for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor's signature

Experience working with persons with disabilities

Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)

An Associate of Arts/Sciences or Applied Sciences in a discipline related to human services; Or 21 semester hours in a discipline related to human services and one (1) year of experience in a vocational rehabilitation or independent living program; Or a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and two (2) years of experience in a vocational rehabilitation or independent living program; Or three (3) years of experience in an organized program providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Completion of a certificate program in disability awareness, social services, substance abuse, or other behavioral services field from an accredited college substitutes for one (1) year of experience

Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459

Candidate shall have or meet the requirements to obtain prior to their first day of employment, a valid Level One Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults

Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Travel will be required for State business. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11)