Rehabilitation Employment Specialist (Extended Deadline)

Salary : $48,000.00 Annually

Location : Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type : Administrative Professional

Job Number : 202400193

Department : School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences-SIUC

Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 1 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : : Exempt

Security / Safety Sensitive : : Security sensitive (subject to pre-employment criminal background investigation)

Description

The primary function of the position is to oversee case management and individualized program services, train students to effectively work with people with disabilities, and consistently monitor the quality and effectiveness of program services. Supervise students, oversee case management and individualized program services, demonstrate thorough understanding of needs and learning styles, assesses, plans, oversees implementation by students. Coordinates and communicates regularly with student staff to implement individualized plans and revise as needed. Maintains records. Provide Community Employment Services including job development to assist individuals with disabilities. The position is responsible for caseload management and supervision of student workers for 20 to 40 vocational rehabilitation individuals participating in the program.

Examples of Duties

• Oversee case management and individualized program services, train students to effectively work with people with disabilities, and consistently monitor the quality and effectiveness of program services.
• Supervision of students, oversee case management and individualized program services, demonstrate thorough understanding of needs and learning styles, assesses, plans, oversees implementation by students.
• Coordinates and communicates regularly with student staff to implement individualized plans and revise as needed. Maintains records.
• Assists in hiring student employees, trains students in effective strategies, provides feedback and additional training in any identified problem areas.
• Regular reporting to Director regarding client and student performance. Provides Director with regular feedback on client progress and concerns and student performance in the form of meetings, written reports and evaluations.
• To market community employment services including job development to assist clients to obtain competitive employment and meet successful competitive, transitional and supported employment contractual objectives as determined by funding sources.
• Market and develop community relationships to promote employment and inclusion of individuals served, liaison with and maintain close working relationships with employers, referral source and other agencies including networking activities and as a resource consultant for financial incentives, reasonable accommodations, and referral of qualified job applicants.
• Promote services of the EDC Community Employment program, educate employers regarding advantages of hiring a person with a disability, advocate with employers regarding hiring of qualified individuals with disabilities, negotiate work related modifications or accommodations that may be needed and monitor progress of employee and employers.
• Provide case management services to referred clients that includes case file management and coordination and implementation of procedures outlined in community employment manuals such as development of community employment plan and other related forms that meet all required documentation and information transfer for effective agency operations.
• Maintain databases required for the function of the department including information of local trends in current job market and hiring practices and updated employer local job contacts.
• Provide clients access to occupational information including job banks, job accommodations, job seeking skills and strategy instruction that includes resume development.
• Provide employment Exploration Assessment including developing sites for the on-the-job assessments, volunteer sites, and evaluation testing for clients.
• Complete job or task analysis on selected occupations to better identify essential work functions that allow for appropriate occupation selections and specific training needs.
• Supervise Graduate Assistants to meet program and educational objectives.
• Evaluate and update practices to ensure on-going compliance with Commission of Rehabilitation Facilities accreditation standards as well as university regulations related to Community Employment Services and Health and Safety.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state and federal employment and labor laws. Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Communication Disorders, Recreation Professions, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other Human Service field by date of hire, and a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications : Experience in job development and community employment programming with individuals with disabilities; training and supervision of students; and a CRC or other certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year is preferred. Sales and marketing experience and supervisory experience is preferred

Supplemental Information

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie R1 University offering 200 undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit :

Contact : LaDonna Henson,

SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include : Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include : Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.

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Salary : $48,000