Voc Rehab Program Specialist II
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
About this role
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11/20/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
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Voc Rehab Program Specialist II
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$4,229.56 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workforce Development
Location
Location Varies, USA
Fayette County, Franklin County, or Kenton County
Fayette County, Franklin County, or Kenton County
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce
development, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet
provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment services, unemployment insurance, and
disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find work, and maintain economic stability.
It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with labor market
needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation empowers individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, achieve economic self-sufficiency and independence, and to contribute back to society. We also help businesses and employers recruit, retain, and accommodate employees with disabilities.
We are seeking a Voc Rehab Program Specialist II to perform independent professional vocational rehabilitation functions such as vocational or technology assessments, rehabilitation technology, job development and job placement, supported employment, vocational evaluation, rehabilitation instruction, basic public relations and/or marketing functions in a rehabilitation program; and performs other duties as required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) 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 United States. ELC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation empowers individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, achieve economic self-sufficiency and independence, and to contribute back to society. We also help businesses and employers recruit, retain, and accommodate employees with disabilities.
We are seeking a Voc Rehab Program Specialist II to perform independent professional vocational rehabilitation functions such as vocational or technology assessments, rehabilitation technology, job development and job placement, supported employment, vocational evaluation, rehabilitation instruction, basic public relations and/or marketing functions in a rehabilitation program; and performs other duties as required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Reviews all referrals for potentially eligible students for pre-employment transition services. Communicates with service providers and school personnel regarding eligibility, when services should begin and what specific services are to be provided. Ensures all required documentation is entered into the pre-employment transition data management system.
- Reviews, monitors and evaluates progress of students. Recommends modifications when necessary. Upon reviewing benchmarks, makes the recommendation regarding when students should apply for additional voc rehab services in order to prepare to enter into gainful employment & determines when students should exit pre-employment services if students choose not to apply for voc rehab services.
- Reviews, authorizes, and process all pre-employment transition service invoices. Communicates with providers regarding what documentation is required for payment for services.
- Communicates effectively and frequently with students, parents, school staff and providers regarding the provision of services.
- Serves on inter-disciplinary teams to provide professional input regarding pre-employment transition services.
- Performs other duties as required.
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) 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 United States. ELC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Master's degree in rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching, technology or therapy, guidance and/or counseling, orientation and mobility, social work, education, health services, business administration, human resource administration, workforce development, communications, sciences or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Two years experience in rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching, technology or therapy, guidance and/or counseling, orientation and mobility, social work, education, health services, business administration, human resource administration, workforce development, communications, sciences or a related field. One year of the required experience must be working directly with an individual with a disability in any capacity, paid or unpaid.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
A bachelor's degree plus an additional two years of professional experience in rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching, technology or therapy, guidance and/or counseling, orientation and mobility, social work, education, health services, business administration, human resource administration, workforce development, communications, sciences engineering or mathematics or a related field will substitute for the required master's degree.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Occasional travel will be required to coordinate services between customers and the agency.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Elizabeth McDaniel at [email protected].
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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