[Job-Listings] FW: Job announcement-Vocational Rehabilitation Technician-Youth Services Minnesota SSB

[Andrews, David B (DEED)]

Please help us share the below posting for a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician in our Youth Services Department. It is open until Aug. 5.

Our Youth Services team empowers youth who are blind, DeafBlind, or have low vision to reach their goals of working and living independently in their community. This position assists the team with fiscal authorizations and invoicing, administrative support, and providing customer service to youth, their families, and other partners on their support team.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

  *   Providing Statewide Integrated Financial Tools System (SWIFT) support for counselors as a buyer through Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) certification.
  *   Communicating independently with vendors related to service implementation and provision, especially on the fiscal side.
  *   Providing support to Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and youth counselors by acting as a program liaison to assist with the referral, application, and intake process.
  *   Providing direct and indirect services to youth who are looking for work-based learning experiences, need career exploration, or are exploring post-secondary/career training.

This position will serve the following counties in the Metro area: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington. This position will require occasional travel to meet with clients and SSB staff as needed.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

*Hiring Incentive: The successful incumbent of this position may be eligible for a hiring incentive of $5,000 paid out in two (2) lump sums following the completion of the required probationary period and following two (2) years of successful service in the role

Minimum Qualifications
To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.

Skill in:

  *   Analyzing, interpreting, reconciling, and preparing financial information, records, and reports; identify errors; and recommend solutions to procedural or other fiscal problems.
  *   Customer service sufficient to provide prompt and accurate information to customers in person, on the phone, and through email and other written or electronic correspondence.
Ability to:

  *   Explain policies and procedures in a clear, concise, and professional manner to both internal and external customers.
  *   Check input and output data for completeness, accuracy and discrepancies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using:

  *   Workforce One (WF1), Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), or similar data tracking software.
  *   Software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Pro, and SharePoint.
Experience working with a diverse population including those with disabilities, particularly those who are blind, visually impaired, and Deafblind.

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

For more information and to apply, visit State of MN:

https://careers.mn.gov/psc/mnjob/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U

Sheila Koenig,  M.Ed. | Youth Services and Programs Manager
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
State Services for the Blind, 2200 University Ave. W., Suite 240, St. Paul MN 55114
Cell: 651-425-0636
Email: sheila.koenig at state.mn.us<mailto:sheila.koenig at state.mn.us>
Hours: 7:00-3:30 M-F
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