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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00073150 |
Description Activated On: 8/10/2026 9:31:16 AM |
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 Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Supervisor, the Early Reach Coordinator will work to enhance successful employment outcomes for students and youth with disabilities through the provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and increased awareness of OVR services in the transition from school to adult life in local education agencies and identified schools in an assigned geographic area. |
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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. Performs work as a Social Worker for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation with students with disabilities in local education agencies and identified schools in an assigned geographic area. Acts as liaison to the staff of local education agencies and public and private agencies to facilitate relationships to advance the vocational development of students with disabilities and develop collaborative service provision to prepare those students in taking full advantage of the services offered by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Provides Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) including the 5 Required Pre-ETS: Job Exploration Counseling, Instruction in Self-Advocacy, Workplace Readiness Training, Counseling on Post-Secondary Options, and Work-Based Learning Experiences to students with disabilities to enhance their successful transition from school to services provided by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and eventual employment. Provides information, referral, and advocacy to students with disabilities to support an effective transition from school to employment and further independence. Interprets legislation, regulations and agency policy, to utilize professional judgement to provide consultation to school staff, agency staff, and families regarding OVR, Pre-ETS, and Early Reach in-person, virtually, or via telephone/letter if requested. Facilitates OVR trainings for school staff, families, and the public if requested. Collaborates with other OVR staff on provision of Pre-ETS and events, including employer events, to foster student development on the continuum of services and ensure student success. Attends IEP, 504, or other meetings with students, families, school and agency personnel that facilitate a student or youth’s successful transition from school to employment. Utilizes the web-based Commonwealth Workforce Development System (CWDS). Enters detailed record information directly into CWDS to be viewed and shared. Generates correspondences within CWDS as needed. Completes all applicable forms within CWDS to create and maintain a student’s Potentially Eligible (PE) Record. Documents service provision and outreach in CWDS including: Pre-ETS activities, Pre-ETS Reports, and School Profile Events in a timely manner in accordance with current policy and procedures. Promotes public awareness of OVR, Pre-ETS, and Early Reach at outreach events i.e. Transition Fairs, Job Fairs, Parent Nights, Open Houses, Resource Fairs, and other community events. Prepares and updates informational materials for student presentations and outreach events. Arranges for and approves Pre-ETS expenditures and related supplementary services for Potentially Eligible Students. Coordinates the delivery of Pre-ETS for Potentially Eligible students through completion, ensures vendor payment, enters cost service information into a service authorization through CWDS, accesses open encumbrances, views invoices and payments online, and cancels if necessary. Travels in and out of district to attend meetings with customers, providers, employers and community groups. Attends training sessions, participates on work groups and attends statewide conferences. Performs other duties as assigned. |
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. The position exercises independent judgment as it relates to the implementation and impact of federal and state legislation, regulations and policies. Collaborates with other staff to provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) including the 5 Required Pre-ETS to students with disabilities. Determines content for presentations. The position determines agency needs and develops relevant programs and content for presentations. The position independently prioritizes their work and conflicting deadlines and solves problems/resolves concerns related to assigned duties. |
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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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