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Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
651 Boas Street (Show on map)
Jan 06, 2026
THE POSITION Are you enthusiastic about providing assistive technology support that helps individuals with disabilities secure and maintain employment and independence? If you also excel at training individuals in the use adaptive software, we invite you to take on this specialized professional opportunity with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS), Directors Office! As a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, you will collaborate on projects and programs to enhance accessibility and assess the effectiveness and use of accessible hardware and software applications to ensure that they meet the needs of our customers. Make a meaningful difference in BBVS services across the Commonwealth and take the next step in your career! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist role, the assistive technology support and training you provide will be essential for expanding and maintaining vital OVR/BBVS services and programs that help people overcome barriers to employment and achieve career success. This includes developing and delivering a variety of in person and virtual trainings on assistive technology and programs used by our staff in the provision of services to customers. To support staff across the Commonwealth, you will also implement user-facing materials, guides, and other resources, as well as maintain and complete accessibility training forms to document staff training needs, goals, and outcomes. Up to date knowledge of the latest accessibility software and hardware, thorough knowledge of OVR/BBVS policies and procedures, and your experience with visual disabilities will inform your collaborations with other members of the Special Programs Divisions on projects and programs in accessibility training and instruction. You will also have the opportunity to travel to various business and training locations across the Commonwealth. Work also involves preparing and presenting position specific updates, guidance documents, and informational presentations to OVR/BBVS agency meetings, stakeholder meetings, and community events. Advance your career with an office that supports each other and our community! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. The headquarters office address is 651 Boas Street, 7th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17121. However, in-office work location may be flexible depending on the selected candidate. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,736 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Three years of professional experience in rehabilitation work, vocational guidance, employment counseling or placement, psychology, or social work, two years of which must have been in the field of vocational rehabilitation; and a bachelor's degree; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Graduate study in the behavioral sciences may be substituted for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of one year. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. How to Apply:* Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.