Tennessee Department of Human Services · 1 week ago
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT - 01202026- 74469
Shelby County, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$3,631/mo - $4,533/mo
1+ years expThe Tennessee Department of Human Services is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Business Employment Consultant to provide professional vocational rehabilitation employment services. The role involves building sustainable relationships with employers, creating inclusive hiring opportunities, and supporting Vocational Rehabilitation customers in achieving meaningful employment.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Customizes a "dual customer" approach in building and maintaining partnerships with businesses using marketing principles to address specific issues, concerns, or needs connected to disability in the workplace, providing services to both businesses and customers. Conducts routine follow-up with employers to build and maintain sustainable relationships while helping to resolve any concerns or meet employer needs
Works collaboratively with staff and community-based partners to coordinate customer placement, minimize the overlap of services, and educate on employer needs and labor market trends. Develops job leads and facilitates the employment and retention of customers in competitive integrated employment
Organizes and/or attends community events, career fairs, and engagement activities to assist in obtaining customer referrals, effectively promote services, and network with potential employers
Develops and conducts disability awareness and sensitivity training with employers. Provides training to staff, partners, customers, and the public on disability awareness, etiquette, and accommodations assistance
Monitors and documents customer's progress throughout the employment process by maintaining communication with the customer and/or potential employer and providing assistance when necessary. Provides job-readiness, career counseling, and retention services to customers and/or employers to assist customers in retaining successful employment
Analyzes local employment and labor market information to assist in finding appropriate job opportunities for customers that align with their skills, abilities, and career goals
Collaborates with internal stakeholders to assess customer employment readiness. Reviews case records, interviews customers, and observes customer interactions to assess their skills and abilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and one year of full-time professional experience in social or human services, recruiting, marketing, or business development/management
Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority
Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority
Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check
Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry
Possess and maintain reliable transportation
Company
Tennessee Department of Human Services
The Tennessee Department of Human Services offers an extensive range of social services to a diverse group of almost two million Tennesseans across 95 rural and urban counties in our state.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melisa Hucks
Deputy Commissioner of Operations-COO
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