Job Placement Specialist
Essential Functions: This position will place DRS clients into jobs;; will develop relationships with businesses, state agencies, and other organizations by marketing DRS services; assists clients in obtaining skills training, developing resume and interview techniques; presents job search workshops and job readiness training; will stay current on what jobs are available across the state and in local communities. The Job Placement Specialist will work with vocational rehabilitation counselors, teachers, and other professionals in evaluating the job readiness of individual clients and in monitoring the progress of clients who secure employment. The successful candidate must be willing to participate in blindness skills training in order to be proficient at recognizing the ability and potential of employment possibilities for people who are blind or visually impaired. Extensive travel including some overnight stays may be required. Must be willing to perform all job-related travel.
Trial period (if applicable) is required.
Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Level I – requirements consist of a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in providing job placement in the private or public sector; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of qualifying experience for each year of the required bachelor’s degree.
Level II – requirements consist of a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in providing job placement in the private or public sector; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of qualifying experience for each year of the required bachelor’s degree.
Benefit Highlights: The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.
Benefits Include:
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
- A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
- Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first year
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
Method of Application: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com).
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com)
For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at HR@okdrs.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer