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Michigan State Police

Rehabilitation Consultant 12 - Transition Consultant, East Region

Michigan State Police, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.

Position Overview The Transition Services Consultant functions as the recognized resource for the East Michigan region, including Detroit and surrounding counties. The consultant coordinates, plans, organizes, tracks and implements programmatic services and events related to Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for eligible blind and visually impaired students. The consultant is competent in fiscal, internal controls, technical and regulatory requirements under WIOA and the Rehab Act of 1973, as well as reporting Pre-ETS expenditures and staff time. The consultant monitors programs and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and serves as a subject matter expert providing technical assistance and training to BSBP staff, educators and community partners.

Responsibilities • Improve post-secondary outcomes for visually impaired and blind students through coordination of direct services, focused collaboration, information sharing and data analytics. • Require in-person attendance for programs, meetings and events and proficiency in various virtual platforms. • Commit to teamwork, excellence, accountability, critical thinking and professional judgment.

Qualifications Education

– Possession of a master’s degree with a major in public administration, business administration, management, human resources, rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, special education, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, speech therapy or physical therapy.

Experience

– Four years of professional experience providing rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor, including two years equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor P11 or one year equivalent to a Rehabilitation Consultant P11 or Rehabilitation Counselor 12.

Application Requirements

Attach a cover letter describing the strengths and work experience you bring to this position.

Attach a copy of your detailed resume. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.

Attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s).

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/RehabilitationConsultant_13090_7.pdf

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