$17.80 – $28.48 Hourly
$37,029 – $59,246 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 55
Posting Details
This is a continuous posting and will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more that once.
Why does the job exist?
Assist participant with disabilities, who are eligible for vocational rehabilitation services and support the counselor in serving participants toward an employment outcome. This position is located in the Carlsbad DVR office.
How does it get done?
Issue authorizations ensuring accurate coding of services. Verify that services or goods have been rendered. Ensure the timely processing of payments. Cancel authorizations as appropriate. Provide orientation to include education regarding DVR services, process and procedures to potential participants. Activities may include: conduct screening, orientation, initial intakes. Provide employment readiness and job placement services. Activities may include: conduct JSST /Job Club, administer career assessment tools, provide direct job development, support OJT activities and provide participant follow-along as necessary. Collaborate between participants and VR staff. Activities may include: function as a liaison between participants and DVR staff as necessary, coordinate VR services to include interpreter services, provide timely follow up to VRC requests for support and provide relevant information to participants and VR staff.
Develop IPE amendments under the direction of the VRC or Program Manager. Provide technical assistance toward timely and comprehensive eligibility determination. Tasks include: arranging for diagnostics, gathering necessary information and contacting participants as necessary. Ensure proper maintenance of case files. Activities may include: documentation of case activity,
provide timely response to VRC requests for caseload support, effectively use Case Management System reports to track and manage required case activities. Provide education and outreach to assigned school districts and pueblos. Activities may include: conduct orientations, participate in IEP meetings as assigned. Collaborate with community agency providers and employers. Activities may include: conduct orientations, identify job leads and represent DVR at meetings and/or other community groups.
Who are the customers?
People with disabilities, NM DVR partner agencies and the general public
Ideal Candidate
Bachelor’s degree in sociology, business, psychology, public relations, or related fields preferred
Two years experience in working with people with Disabilities
Two years experience in working with fiscal activities
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience as a social or community coordinator and/or social worker assistant. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years of experience 2 Associate’s degree or higher (Bachelor’s, Master’s) AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of “semester hours” in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a current and valid Driver’s License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
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Agency Contact Information: Larry Melendrez@ 505-383-7087 larry.melendrez@dvr.nm.gov
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.