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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00009105 |
Description Activated On: 5/5/2026 3:11:08 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Under the general supervision of a professional supervisor, is responsible for providing a full range of vocational rehabilitation services including preemployment transition services to transition aged youth starting in secondary education through adulthood to meet goals of competitive integrated employment. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Assigned to a transition caseload that includes serving students and youth in Washington County including Canon-MacMillan School District, Washington School District and private schools located within those districts. Develops and maintains referral sources by personal contact to assure that potential vocational rehabilitation customers are identified. Receives information pertinent to the referral of students with disabilities applying for vocational rehabilitation services. Conducts a comprehensive face-to-face interview with the applicant to gather relevant information regarding the nature of the disabling condition, educational and employment history, psychosocial factors, and other data needed to initiate the vocational rehabilitation process. Explains eligibility requirements, scope of services, confidentiality, appeal rights and determines next steps with the applicant and other appropriate parties. On the basis of medical, psychosocial, vocational and client information, determines the applicant's potential for vocational rehabilitation. Guided by legislation, regulations and agency policy, utilizes professional judgment and consultation, as appropriate, with related professionals and the customer's participation. Arranges for, and submits to supervisor for approval, expenditures, medical, psychological, psychiatric, physical or other evaluations as part of determining potential for vocational rehabilitation. Evaluates, in conjunction with a professional consultant when necessary, the information that has been obtained to ascertain the applicant's potential for eligibility and rehabilitation. Coordinates the delivery of these services through completion and assures vendor payment. In consultation with the customer and other appropriate interested parties, determines an appropriate vocational goal and develops and amends a mutually agreed upon Individualized Plan for Employment to achieve the established vocational plan. Counsels and supports customers in their movement toward job placement. Identifies customer and agency responsibilities; authorizes and submits services for Supervisor approval to be provided and similar benefits to be utilized to achieve the rehabilitation plan. Coordinates the delivery of planned vocational rehabilitation services and provides counseling, guidance and placement assistance to the customer in achieving the established vocational goal. Follows up with customer on a regular basis to review progress. Maintains, evaluates and documents customer progress through the vocational rehabilitation process and makes appropriate rehabilitation plan amendments to enhance the opportunity for customer success. Promotes job placement through customer development of employment "soft skills," customer referral to job openings, and through development of positive employer relationships. Follows up with the customer after job placement to determine the appropriateness of case closure. Prepares case records and reports in accordance with current policy and procedures. As necessary, provides technical and professional assistance concerning agency programs, procedures and services to employers and other community agencies. Accesses and updates participant records using CWDS(Commonwealth Workforce Development System). Utilizes CWDS to access participants referred for services. Make referrals for appropriate services through the CWDS. Enters detailed record information directly into CWDS by personal, email or phone contact with potential participants. Enters case notes into CWDS in a timely manner so they can be viewed/shared. Completes all applicable customer information within CWDS to complete and maintain the electronic case file. Enters cost service information into a service authorization through CWDS. Reviews and customizes online letter used to inform participants about services authorized. Accesses open encumbrances online. Views invoices and reports online and returns or cancels if necessary. Determines what customer equipment needs to be tagged and enters this information into the online service authorization. Searches for and reviews service authorizations in Review Case Manager. Generates correspondence as needed within CWDS. Uses laptop computer to access vocational software, customer information, labor market trends, and other OVR procedural memos and data in the performance of their job duties. Travels in and out of district to attend meetings with schools, providers, employers and community groups. Attends training sessions, participates on work groups, and attends state conferences. Performed related work as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. While on probation, Eligibility, IPE, closure and authorization decisions are reviewed and approved by supervisor. Eligibility, IPE and closure decisions are determined independently by counselor after probation and regular civil service status is obtained. A review of counselor casework is conducted by the supervisor on a quarterly basis to ensure adherence to agency guidelines, goals and objectives. Expenditures for all services are created independently by counselor. Those which are classified as "large ticket" items, sole source, "individual consideration" or those requiring a waiver for training or financial eligibility must receive signatory review by management. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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