Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 09/02/2025 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 09/15/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $2,867.00 - $3,578.00 Salary (Annually) $34,404.00 - $42,936.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Chattanooga, TN Department Human Services
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION, HAMILTON COUNTYFor more information, visit the link below: This is a hybrid positionThis position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Full-time professional or para-professional experience in social services, human services, education, or experience determining eligibility or planning rehabilitation or employment services for individuals with disabilities may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
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. Overview
An employee in this classification is responsible for professional pre-employment transition services work. This class coordinates and/or provides services to individuals with disabilities in the selection, preparation for, and planning of individual pre-employment transition services and arranges the delivery of services for potentially eligible and eligible students in conjunction with Local Education Agencies and other community partners. This class differs from that of a VR Support Coordinator in that the latter serves as a liaison between eligible students, other customers, and internal/external partners. This class differs from the Field Supervisor 1 in that incumbents of the latter supervise employees in this classification.
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. Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
Customer Focus Resourcefulness Communicates Effectively Instills Trust Situational Adaptability Knowledges:
Customer and Personal Service Skills:
Active Listening and Learning Complex Problem Solving Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making Time Management Abilities:
Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Problem Sensitivity Written Comprehension Tools & Equipment
General Office Equipment Computer/Laptop/Tablet Adaptive Equipment and Technologies Cellular Phone
