Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

At Accord, we believe in creating communities where all people feel included and empowered, regardless of the challenges they face. We are on a mission to help people live their greatest lives. We make it possible for people living with disabilities or mental health issues to achieve their personal or career goals and live life to the fullest. We'd like to think we have the best jobs in the world - keep reading to learn more about working here at Accord.

About the Role

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, you will facilitate the empowerment of individuals with disabilities to achieve their vocational goals and lead fulfilling lives by providing personalized support, inclusive employment planning, skills development, coaching, and guidance within the Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) program.

Job Location

This position works both at our office in Saint Paul and in the Twin Cities Metro community. Employees are eligible for hybrid work after the onboarding period.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, individualized services to people eligible for the VRS program. 
• Develop competitive, integrated employment opportunities for people supported using person-centered practices, with a commitment to promoting autonomy, dignity, and choice.
• Assess interests, strengths, abilities, and qualifications of people supported.
• Support both adults and youth, ages 14-21 yrs old, eligible for VRS in varied settings in the community, including businesses and schools.
• Develop business relationships, and opportunities to meet business needs in the community and in educational settings.
• Act as a resource to businesses, coordinating work-based learning opportunities
• Advise, coach, find resources, and create support plans as necessary to address needs of people supported.
• Demonstrate expertise in VRS billing and service delivery.
• Stay informed about current trends, best practices, and resources in the field of vocational rehabilitation, and integrate this knowledge into service delivery.
• Demonstrate professional oral and written communication.
• Maintain a caseload of up to 25 people.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of interactions, assessments, and progress towards the individual’s vocational goals; document all services provided in the selected electronic health record within 1 business day.
• Meet or exceed minimum billing standards; maximize revenue under the VRS program.
• As a mandated reporter, respond and report all incidents that occur while providing services to protect the health and safety of and minimize risk of harm to the person(s) supported following Accord’s policy.
• Represent the agency to the people we support, our community partners and external constituents.  Serve as a positive role model for other employees.
• Provide transportation as needed to individuals supported 
• Complete all required and assigned training related to the position
• Travel throughout the Twin Cities Metropolitan area to job sites and meeting locations; limited overnight travel possible.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (or related field) plus one year of experience in employment services OR 1 year of experience in vocational rehabilitation supporting (VRS) individuals with disabilities.

• Knowledge of VRS systems, including documentation and billing requirements.
• Strong understanding of person-centered principles and practices, with a commitment to promoting autonomy, dignity, and choice for clients.
• Bilingual preferred (Somali, Spanish, Hmong).

Competitive wage starting at $23/hour and benefit package with PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, NO COST short & long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plan options, employee wellness program, tuition assistance program, career advancement, mileage reimbursement for providing direct services, a positive, friendly work environment and much more.

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