Business Services Liaison
Job Posting TitleBusiness Services LiaisonAgency805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICESSupervisory OrganizationDept Rehabilitation Services-SBVI - AdmJob Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:
59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationMonthly/Annual Salary:
Monthly AnnualLevel I (Pay Band J) $4,108.
10 $49,297.
25Level II (Pay Band K) $4,382.
48 $52,589.
84Level III (Pay Band L) $5,066.
33 $60,796.
08Job DescriptionBasic PurposePositions in this job family are responsible for implementing employment services, training programs and activities designed to find and develop jobs for clients of the Department of Rehabilitation Services, divisions of vocational rehabilitation (DVR) and visual services (DVS).
Typical Functions Build and maintain relationships with businesses, government agencies, and community partners such as workforce boards, business or employer councils, job foundations, professional/support groups and business advisory councils for the purpose of developing job opportunities for people with disabilities.
Provides economic indicators and employment trends for businesses, community partners and agency staff.
Provides technical assistance, consultation and training to businesses, community partners, agency staff and the general public on workplace accessibility, ADA rules and regulations, workplace accommodations, tax credits, identifying barriers to employment and other services to businesses related to job opportunities for people with disabilities.
Distributes information regarding labor market data, career outlook information, job opportunities, on-the-job training (OJT) or on-the-job employment (OJE), supported employment, customized employment, internships, apprenticeships and other types of competitive integrative employment programs for people with disabilities to businesses, community partners and agency staff.
Develops and provides training such as soft skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, job readiness and financial literacy.
Level DescriptorLevel I - This is the basic level of the job family where employees are primarily responsible for performing routine entry level work in a training status regarding job development and employment of people with disabilities.
Employee may receive training in areas such as regulations, laws or agency policy; marketing techniques; presentation skills; forming partnerships; finding community and other resources; collecting job vacancy information; career outlook; research and presentation of labor market data, economic indicators and employment trends.
May assist with conferences, training and other activities provided to businesses, community partners and agency staff.
Level II - This is the career level of the job family where incumbents are assigned duties and responsibilities at the full-performance level and perform tasks involving those identified in Level I plus the development and implementation of employment programs to provide or improve job opportunities for people with disabilities.
Employees work independently and provide technical assistance and consultation and other services to businesses and DVR/DVS clients.
Markets agency services to businesses and community organizations; disseminates information; provides education, outreach and training to the general public, businesses, employers, community organizations and potential employees about services and disability issues.
Builds and maintains relationships with state and local entities and organizations.
Level III - This is the leadership level where employees are assigned responsibility for all functions of the position including planning, developing, organizing and implementing services to businesses, community partners and agency staff regarding employment and training programs.
May supervise lower-level staff or lead special projects.
Education and ExperienceLevel I - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, Orientation and Mobility, Rehabilitation Teaching, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Special Education, Teaching, Counseling, Psychology, Community Counseling, Sociology, Social Work, a behavioral science or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in career counseling, job placement, experience in an employment and training program, habilitation or a disability related field for each year of the required education.
Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, Orientation and Mobility, Rehabilitation Teaching, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Special Education, Teaching, Counseling, Psychology, Community Counseling, Sociology, Social Work, a behavioral science or a closely related field plus one year of qualifying experience in an employment and training program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in career counseling, job placement, experience in an employment and training program, habilitation or a disability related field for each year of the required education.
Level III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, Orientation and Mobility, Rehabilitation Teaching, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Special Education, Teaching, Counseling, Psychology, Community Counseling, Sociology, Social Work, a behavioral science or a closely related field plus three years of qualifying experience in an employment and training program; or a Master's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Orientation and Mobility, Rehabilitation Teaching, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Special Education, Business, Business Administration, Teaching, Counseling, Psychology, Community Counseling, Sociology, Social Work, a behavioral science or a disability related field plus one year of qualifying experience in an employment and training program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in career counseling, job placement, experience in an employment and training program, habilitation or a disability related field for each year of the required education.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and CompetenciesLevel I - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the process of vocational rehabilitation and employment for people with disabilities; of available community resources for people with disabilities; of workplace health and safety precautions; of instructional techniques; of barriers to employment and how to use assistive technology and techniques to reduce the impact of disability on employment.
Ability is required to communicate effectively in public and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and for making decisions.
Level II - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the process of vocational rehabilitation and employment for people with disabilities; of available community resources for people with disabilities; of workplace health and safety precautions; of instructional techniques; of barriers to employment and how to use assistive technology and techniques to reduce the impact of disability on employment.
Ability is required to communicate effectively in public and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and for making decisions; to carry out several projects simultaneously; to plan and deliver training and presentations; to secure and maintain the confidence and cooperation of both employers and individuals being placed; to make decisions in accordance with rules, laws, and regulations; and to clearly describe adaptive techniques, work procedures and assistive technology equipment for people with disabilities including the blind and visually impaired.
Level III - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the process of vocational rehabilitation and employment for people with disabilities; of available community resources for people with disabilities; of workplace health and safety precautions; of instructional techniques; of barriers to employment and how to use assistive technology and techniques to reduce the impact of disability on employment; and of federal, state and local government regulations and services pertaining to the employment and training of people with disabilities.
Ability is required to communicate effectively in public and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and for making decisions; to carry out several projects simultaneously; to plan and deliver training and presentations; to secure and maintain the confidence and cooperation of both employers and individuals being placed; to make decisions in accordance with rules, laws, and regulations; and to clearly describe adaptive techniques, work procedures and assistive technology equipment for people with disabilities including the blind and visually impaired.
Special RequirementsThis job requires extensive travel and may include overnight stays.
## Some positions in the Department of Rehabilitation Services may require proficiency in manual sign language as demonstrated by the successful completion of a competency test administered by the Department of Rehabilitation Services.
Additional Job DescriptionThis position may be filled at Level I, Level II, or Level III.
This position is located in Ada (VR86).
Essential Functions:
This position is responsible for initiating contact and forming relationships with businesses and employers within the designated coverage area; connects VR and SBVI Specialists with businesses; provides training in disability awareness, ADA, reasonable accommodation and other DRS services; assess needs and recommend qualified employees, completed detailed reports as assigned; attends meetings with Workforce/DRS partners, civic organizations and other business or employer related entities; develops and coordinates DRS Business Advisor Councils including site selection, scheduling, agenda and content development; disseminates information for job openings, internships and market data to field staff; develops and implements training and awareness events for businesses, employers, DRS partners, staff and consumers; assist BSP team in execution of annual goals.
Must follow federal and state reporting procedures.
Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.
Trial period (if applicable) is required.
Background Check:
The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.
Benefit Highlights:
The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.
Benefits Include Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs 11 paid holidays 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first year Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match Longevity Bonus for years of service Method of Application:
ALL SOURCES - Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency, OR currently in trial period status, must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.
com).
Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in state service, must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.
com)For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at email protected .
For inquiries on the application process or general application inquiries, please contact Applicant Services at (405) 521-2177.
Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account.
Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
Recommended Skills Business Administration Career Counseling Communication Community Counseling Consulting Content Creation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applications will be accepted until 11:
59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationMonthly/Annual Salary:
Monthly AnnualLevel I (Pay Band J) $4,108.
10 $49,297.
25Level II (Pay Band K) $4,382.
48 $52,589.
84Level III (Pay Band L) $5,066.
33 $60,796.
08Job DescriptionBasic PurposePositions in this job family are responsible for implementing employment services, training programs and activities designed to find and develop jobs for clients of the Department of Rehabilitation Services, divisions of vocational rehabilitation (DVR) and visual services (DVS).
Typical Functions Build and maintain relationships with businesses, government agencies, and community partners such as workforce boards, business or employer councils, job foundations, professional/support groups and business advisory councils for the purpose of developing job opportunities for people with disabilities.
Provides economic indicators and employment trends for businesses, community partners and agency staff.
Provides technical assistance, consultation and training to businesses, community partners, agency staff and the general public on workplace accessibility, ADA rules and regulations, workplace accommodations, tax credits, identifying barriers to employment and other services to businesses related to job opportunities for people with disabilities.
Distributes information regarding labor market data, career outlook information, job opportunities, on-the-job training (OJT) or on-the-job employment (OJE), supported employment, customized employment, internships, apprenticeships and other types of competitive integrative employment programs for people with disabilities to businesses, community partners and agency staff.
Develops and provides training such as soft skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, job readiness and financial literacy.
Level DescriptorLevel I - This is the basic level of the job family where employees are primarily responsible for performing routine entry level work in a training status regarding job development and employment of people with disabilities.
Employee may receive training in areas such as regulations, laws or agency policy; marketing techniques; presentation skills; forming partnerships; finding community and other resources; collecting job vacancy information; career outlook; research and presentation of labor market data, economic indicators and employment trends.
May assist with conferences, training and other activities provided to businesses, community partners and agency staff.
Level II - This is the career level of the job family where incumbents are assigned duties and responsibilities at the full-performance level and perform tasks involving those identified in Level I plus the development and implementation of employment programs to provide or improve job opportunities for people with disabilities.
Employees work independently and provide technical assistance and consultation and other services to businesses and DVR/DVS clients.
Markets agency services to businesses and community organizations; disseminates information; provides education, outreach and training to the general public, businesses, employers, community organizations and potential employees about services and disability issues.
Builds and maintains relationships with state and local entities and organizations.
Level III - This is the leadership level where employees are assigned responsibility for all functions of the position including planning, developing, organizing and implementing services to businesses, community partners and agency staff regarding employment and training programs.
May supervise lower-level staff or lead special projects.
Education and ExperienceLevel I - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, Orientation and Mobility, Rehabilitation Teaching, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Special Education, Teaching, Counseling, Psychology, Community Counseling, Sociology, Social Work, a behavioral science or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in career counseling, job placement, experience in an employment and training program, habilitation or a disability related field for each year of the required education.
Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, Orientation and Mobility, Rehabilitation Teaching, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Special Education, Teaching, Counseling, Psychology, Community Counseling, Sociology, Social Work, a behavioral science or a closely related field plus one year of qualifying experience in an employment and training program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in career counseling, job placement, experience in an employment and training program, habilitation or a disability related field for each year of the required education.
Level III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, Orientation and Mobility, Rehabilitation Teaching, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Special Education, Teaching, Counseling, Psychology, Community Counseling, Sociology, Social Work, a behavioral science or a closely related field plus three years of qualifying experience in an employment and training program; or a Master's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Orientation and Mobility, Rehabilitation Teaching, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Special Education, Business, Business Administration, Teaching, Counseling, Psychology, Community Counseling, Sociology, Social Work, a behavioral science or a disability related field plus one year of qualifying experience in an employment and training program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in career counseling, job placement, experience in an employment and training program, habilitation or a disability related field for each year of the required education.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and CompetenciesLevel I - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the process of vocational rehabilitation and employment for people with disabilities; of available community resources for people with disabilities; of workplace health and safety precautions; of instructional techniques; of barriers to employment and how to use assistive technology and techniques to reduce the impact of disability on employment.
Ability is required to communicate effectively in public and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and for making decisions.
Level II - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the process of vocational rehabilitation and employment for people with disabilities; of available community resources for people with disabilities; of workplace health and safety precautions; of instructional techniques; of barriers to employment and how to use assistive technology and techniques to reduce the impact of disability on employment.
Ability is required to communicate effectively in public and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and for making decisions; to carry out several projects simultaneously; to plan and deliver training and presentations; to secure and maintain the confidence and cooperation of both employers and individuals being placed; to make decisions in accordance with rules, laws, and regulations; and to clearly describe adaptive techniques, work procedures and assistive technology equipment for people with disabilities including the blind and visually impaired.
Level III - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the process of vocational rehabilitation and employment for people with disabilities; of available community resources for people with disabilities; of workplace health and safety precautions; of instructional techniques; of barriers to employment and how to use assistive technology and techniques to reduce the impact of disability on employment; and of federal, state and local government regulations and services pertaining to the employment and training of people with disabilities.
Ability is required to communicate effectively in public and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and for making decisions; to carry out several projects simultaneously; to plan and deliver training and presentations; to secure and maintain the confidence and cooperation of both employers and individuals being placed; to make decisions in accordance with rules, laws, and regulations; and to clearly describe adaptive techniques, work procedures and assistive technology equipment for people with disabilities including the blind and visually impaired.
Special RequirementsThis job requires extensive travel and may include overnight stays.
## Some positions in the Department of Rehabilitation Services may require proficiency in manual sign language as demonstrated by the successful completion of a competency test administered by the Department of Rehabilitation Services.
Additional Job DescriptionThis position may be filled at Level I, Level II, or Level III.
This position is located in Ada (VR86).
Essential Functions:
This position is responsible for initiating contact and forming relationships with businesses and employers within the designated coverage area; connects VR and SBVI Specialists with businesses; provides training in disability awareness, ADA, reasonable accommodation and other DRS services; assess needs and recommend qualified employees, completed detailed reports as assigned; attends meetings with Workforce/DRS partners, civic organizations and other business or employer related entities; develops and coordinates DRS Business Advisor Councils including site selection, scheduling, agenda and content development; disseminates information for job openings, internships and market data to field staff; develops and implements training and awareness events for businesses, employers, DRS partners, staff and consumers; assist BSP team in execution of annual goals.
Must follow federal and state reporting procedures.
Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.
Trial period (if applicable) is required.
Background Check:
The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.
Benefit Highlights:
The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.
Benefits Include Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs 11 paid holidays 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first year Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match Longevity Bonus for years of service Method of Application:
ALL SOURCES - Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency, OR currently in trial period status, must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.
com).
Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in state service, must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.
com)For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at email protected .
For inquiries on the application process or general application inquiries, please contact Applicant Services at (405) 521-2177.
Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account.
Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
Recommended Skills Business Administration Career Counseling Communication Community Counseling Consulting Content Creation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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