Rehabilitation Services Associate



Job Details

Rehabilitation Services Associate
Employer

West Virginia

Salary

$22,584.00 - $41,784.00 Annually

Location

- Various Locations, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

9568C

Department-lala

Rehabilitation Services 0932-4827

Opening Date

12/17/2015

Closing Date

Continuous

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DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of an office manager, the incumbent will function as a paraprofessional in providing assistance to counseling and supervisory staff. Duties will include but are not limited to: assisting counselors for general and school territories through a variety of casework and direct services to clients that may involve developing new referrals, orientation of prospective clients and conveying client's rights and responsibilities, facilitation of intakes, arrange 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 client contacts. Perform fiscal and/or clerical duties as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the office. The individual will be responsible for conveying information regarding rehabilitation services and the process to the public and/or applicants to promote the agency. Frequent travel may be required throughout surrounding areas to meet with clients and for public presentations. Performs related work as required.


Click The APPLY Link Above To Apply Online. Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office (304) 558-3950 (8:30am-4:30pm) for special instructions.

Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application. Make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section. NOTE: Jobs on your application that do not have a salary amount will be considered volunteer and will NOT be counted as qualifying. Estimate salary if necessary.

IMPORTANT: Your application will remain active for this job announcement for 1 year. Application for this job does not automatically qualify you for other positions. Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training:

Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.

Experience:

Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in paraprofessional or responsible clerical office support work which required familiarity with casework procedures and delivery of direct client services in a state vocational rehabilitation services agency; OR Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in paraprofessional or responsible clerical office support work at a level consistent with the work performed by Office Assistant 3 which required application of state and federal laws and/or guidelines.

Substitution: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for the required experience.

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


NOTICE: If you are claiming college or other post-high school education, license or certifications; you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your OFFICIAL education transcript, license and/or certifications. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide verification immediately. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or mail to: Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305 - FAX 304-957-0396.

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Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits.

Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages

Direct deposit (twice a month)

Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state

government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or

promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium.

Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance)

The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

Deferred Compensation

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit.

Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year.

There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate.

Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act.

Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Military Leave - Paid Military Leave

Training, and Developmental Opportunities

We offer many formal in-house training classes.

Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules

Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs

Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives.

For more information about benefits visit our

Benefits Web Site. Use your back button to return here.

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Employer
West Virginia
Department-lala
Rehabilitation Services 0932-4827
Address
601 57th Street
601 57th Street
Phone
49316039

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