Rehabilitation Services Associate - Commerce - Rehabilitation Services - Wood Co.

Full Job Description

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.***

Wood County

Under the direction of the Parkersburg Office Supervisor, the individual will function as a paraprofessional in providing assistance to counseling and supervisory staff in the Parkersburg and New Martinsville Office. Position will be housed in the Parkersburg Branch Office. Duties will include, but are not limited to: assisting counselors for general and school territories through a variety of casework and direct services to consumers that may involve developing new referrals, orientation of prospective consumers and conveying consumers' rights and responsibilities, facilitation of intakes, arranging medical and vocational evaluations at the direction of the counselor of record; service coordination including employment services, job placement assistance and follow-up; and assisting with consumer contacts. Perform fiscal and/or clerical duties as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the office. The individual will be responsible for conveying the information regarding rehabilitation services and the process to the public and/or applicants to promote the agency. Frequent travel may be required to meet with consumers and for public presentations, so a valid driver's license and transportation are required. Computer skills are necessary for input into electronic case management to assist with documentation.

*As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed, which may include, but is not limited to: criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovering disqualifying information will result in denial or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when it is discovered.

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Qualifications

Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in paraprofessional or clerical office support work that includes the application of state and federal laws and/or guidelines.

OR

Substitution: Successful completion of coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of thirty (30) semester hours of training for every one (1) year of experience.

Special Requirement: A valid driver’s license is required.

***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***