Tennessee Department of Human Services · 3 days ago
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SPECIALIST - 01202026- 74460
Davidson County, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$35K/yr - $43K/yrThe Tennessee Department of Human Services is seeking a Pre-Employment Transition Specialist to provide professional services to individuals with disabilities. The role involves coordinating and delivering pre-employment transition services, collaborating with Local Education Agencies, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Completes applications, conducts interviews related to student education and employment needs and objectives, and evaluates documentation on student's disabilities to confirm compliance with federal rules and regulations. Collects and records required documentation and collaborates with VR counselors in determining eligibility, developing an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), and identifying and coordinating services
Plans and conducts pre-employment transition services for potentially eligible and eligible students to assist in securing employment or pursue education. Conducts provider monitoring visits and reviews documentation and reports received from providers for timeliness, accuracy, quality of information, and the provision of quality services
Analyzes assessments to determine student's strengths, barriers, and capabilities for pre-employment experiences. Negotiates clearly defined plans for service implementation and reviews and approves requests for work-based learning experiences to ensure experiences meet the student¿s interest, are in an integrated setting, and meet the definition of competitive integrated employment
Establishes, builds, and maintains collaborative relationships with students, internal/external partners, and Local Education Agencies. Conducts outreach and liaison activities, develops marketing materials and strategies, and attends community events to educate and increase awareness of services, obtain referrals, and enhance opportunities for recipients
Reviews reports and data to ensure accuracy and quality of services provided, substantiate receipt of services, and ensure accurate payment to providers. Monitors student's participation in work experiences, makes adjustments to IPEs as needed, and provides follow-up until case closure
Designs and implements alternative service delivery options to meet individual student's needs and may complete referrals for assistive technology and/or assist with equipment pick-up and delivery. Researches and responds to inquiries and concerns from students, representatives, external partners, and providers
Conducts initial and annual reviews and authorization of pre-employment transition services. Maintains student engagement while ensuring timely progression toward education and/or employment goals, providing extensions to deadlines if necessary
Reviews files and documentation for quality, accuracy, and completeness to assist in the transition of students from potentially eligible to eligible status based on student or representative's interest in services needed to achieve competitive integrated employment. Closes cases in accordance with VR policy and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
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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