[IL-Talk] FW: [NFBMN-News] Interesting Job Opening at State Services for the Blind

[Robert Gardner]

FYI. 

 

 

From: NFBMN-News <nfbmn-news-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Steve Jacobson
via NFBMN-News
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2023 1:45 PM
To: nfbmn-news at nfbnet.org
Subject: [NFBMN-News] Interesting Job Opening at State Services for the
Blind

 

Here is an interesting job opening at State Services for the Blind that may
be of particular interest to those of us in Minnesota.  Please read the
email below from Lisa Larges, the Outreach Coordinator.

 

From: Larges, Lisa (She/Her/Hers) (DEED) <lisa.larges at state.mn.us
<mailto:lisa.larges at state.mn.us> > 
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2023 10:47 AM
To: Larges, Lisa (She/Her/Hers) (DEED) <lisa.larges at state.mn.us
<mailto:lisa.larges at state.mn.us> >
Subject: Seeking your Assistance in Reaching Job Seekers for an Open
Position

 

Warm Greetings,

We're reaching out to you once more in order to connect with the widest
possible range of job seekers. If you would do us the kind favor of sending
this job announcement to your networks, we would be very grateful. And, you
might just help someone find a great job too!

This new position helps advance the hiring and employment of Minnesotans
with disabilities.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is launching
the Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund, an innovative new program that
reimburses employers for costs associated with hiring and employing people
with disabilities. It helps small and mid-sized businesses benefit from the
skills and talents of job seekers with disabilities by covering the costs of
providing reasonable accommodations when needed. State Services for the
Blind is managing this program for DEED and has an open position for a
Program Coordinator.

Find all of the details and learn how to apply by visiting careers.mn.gov
<https://careers.mn.gov/psp/mnjobacc/MNCAREERSACCESSIBLE/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.
HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1
002&JobOpeningId=68697&PostingSeq=1> .

The job posting id is 68697.

The job description includes the following:

"State Services for the Blind is currently hiring a new position for the
Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund (ERAF). This ground-breaking role
will be pivotal in collaboratively working with employers and partners to
increase employment opportunities for Minnesotans with disabilities. This
position is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and administering the
ERAF Program requiring a comprehensive understanding of all procedural and
administrative guidelines. This role will work closely with employers
including recommending the denial of reimbursement to employers or advising
employers on changes needed to comply with program criteria in cases of
noncompliance.  

 

Responsibilities include:

 

Approve or deny reasonable accommodation reimbursement requests

 

Develop Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund (ERAF) policies and
procedures

 

Provide employers with technical assistance and training on implementing
reasonable accommodations and assistive technology

 

Host informational sessions on the ERAF program

 

Conduct marketing and outreach.

Go to the job announcement page
<https://careers.mn.gov/psp/mnjobacc/MNCAREERSACCESSIBLE/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.
HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1
002&JobOpeningId=68697&PostingSeq=1>  for minimum and preferred
qualifications, salary information, and more. The closing date is August 30,
2023.

 

 

 

Lisa Larges

Outreach Coordinator
she/her/hers

State Services for the Blind

2200University Avenue West, #240, Saint Paul, MN 55114

Direct: 651.539.2278

 
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