Reference #: 4389936 THE POSITION Join our team at the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS) Altoona District Office and promote Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) services to businesses, stakeholders, and potential customers. Build positive relationships with local employers and stakeholders to help fulfill OVR's mission of assisting Pennsylvanians with disabilities to secure and maintain employment and independence.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Employment Facilitator, OVR, you will be a liaison between employers, providers, and district office staff supporting established district office programs and customer placement opportunities. This involves maintaining employer relationships through regular contact via phone, email, virtual and in-person meetings, providing disability awareness training and ADA accessibility information, and promoting or participating in job fairs and hiring events with other OVR staff.

Collaboration with local employers, stakeholders, and other OVR offices is key to share information, promote employment programs, and spread the word about other resources including on the job training, apprenticeships, paid work experiences, and supported employment. Teamwork is essential for the success of our hiring initiatives to meet the needs of the employers, customers, and job seekers we serve. Join our team, help meet you community's hiring needs, and contribute to our mission.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. This position is eligible for Alternate Work Schedules (AWS). Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time after completion of a probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Altoona. 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 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements: You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  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 posting 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 will 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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

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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.