Reference #: 4499564 THE POSITION

Are you passionate about building relationships and helping others? Join our team at the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), as a Business Services Representative (Employment Facilitator, OVR) in our Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services, Philadelphia District Office. This is your chance to help Pennsylvanians with disabilities secure and maintain employment and independence while connecting employers to qualified candidates for a variety of roles. Become a forward-facing advocate for OVR's mission and achieve your own career goals with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will serve as a liaison between employers, providers, and district office staff to support established programs and customer placement opportunities. You will promote our programs and other employer work incentive programs and services by maintaining established relationships between our department and a variety of stakeholders via phone, email, and virtual and in person meetings. You will also have the opportunity to join local employment organizations and collaborate across bureaus in shared territories to create new connections in support of our customers. Programs and services include job training, apprenticeships, paid work experiences, supported employment, and more!

Get involved in our mission by developing professional relationships with businesses and stakeholders, visiting on-site locations, and participating in trainings and conferences. Fuel your work with research and analysis of labor market information to identify and resolve problem situations and make recommendations for potential outreach plans. Join our team and make a positive difference in your 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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after completion of probationary period. 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 in Philadelphia. Salary:Most employees will start at the beginning level of the advertised salary. 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: A bachelor's degree that includes 24 credits in the behavioral sciences; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 24 credits in the behavioral sciences. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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.

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). This pos ing requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. 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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

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.

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.