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State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources Rehabilitation Counselor I - Pathways Youth Specialist - Limited Period Position in Augusta, Maine
Rehabilitation Counselor I - Pathways Youth Specialist - Limited Period Position
Augusta , Maine , United States | Employment Services | Full-time
Apply by: Oct. 14, 2024
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Department of Labor - Division of Vocational RehabilitationJob Class Code: 3081Grade: 19 (Professional/Technical)
Salary: $41,267 - $57,179Location: Statewide: Augusta, Lewiston, BangorOpening Date: September 29, 2024Closing Date: October 14, 2024
Do you enjoy working with a team?
Do you have successful experience working with students?
Do you like working on a variety of tasks?
Are you able to organize and prioritize your work independently?
If so, you may the right person to join an exciting 5-year grant funded project to support children and youth as they prepare for adult lives and success in post-secondary education, employment and community living.
The Maine Department of Labor supports employee success through intentional collaboration, innovative thinking, and adaptability. We value an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace where all employees thrive and contribute to the overall success of the agency.
Position may be subject to fingerprinting.
Primary responsibilities include:
Conducts outreach to students with disabilities, families, and schools to increase registration in Pre-Employment Transition Services and enrollment in the Pathways to Partnerships (P2P) Grant
Works collaboratively with the Pathways to Partnership (P2P) Grant team and joins regular meetings virtually and in-person.
Co-delivers career exploration activities (virtually or in-person) with VR or school staff to promote readiness for employment.
Collects grant-related data and inputs it into case management system or other data collection sites.
Supports development of resources for posting on grant website.
Gathers feedback following grant activities.
Represents the agency in the community to promote awareness.
Participates in school-based planning meetings.
Maintains confidentiality of client information.
Provides logistics support to the P2P grant team.
Visits worksites to gather information on client placement and provides support to client and employer.
Enrolls clients (or supports clients to enroll) in staffing payroll systems as needed for payment of wages in work-based learning activities.
May approve timesheets and submit for payment.
Provides support to job fairs, workshops, and other targeted outreach activities
Skills or knowledge required:
Knowledge of disabilities-particularly youth and student needs
Knowledge of life skills and work methods
Knowledge of interviewing and intake methods and techniques
Knowledge of best practices in working with youth
Knowledge of standard office practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to promote positive work attitudes
Ability to provide job coaching and support in a classroom and on the job setting
Ability to identify the need for job accommodations
Minimum qualifications:
A four (4) year combination of training, experience, and/or education in vocational rehabilitation program development and implementation.
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Annette Stevens at 207-623-7949 orAnnette.M.Stevens@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 anextensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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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