Rehabilitation Associate I Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Rehabilitation Associate I

Salary
$29,374.74

• $30,360.47 Annually
  Location 25
• HINDS

COUNTY, MS

Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9804-0653-20250501hind
Department
0653

• DRS-VOC

REHAB FOR THE BLIND

Opening Date
05/02/2025
Closing Date
5/12/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$29,374.74
Agency Maximum Salary
$30,360.47
About the Agency
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment, and to live independently. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position, please email careers@mdrs.ms.gov.
About the Position
This position is with the Office of Special Disability Programs. The Rehabilitation Associate I works under the supervision of the Social Services Program Coordinator to assist with the provision of service planning, authorizing for services, processing payroll, and coordinating with community resources. This also includes the maintenance of confidential case files, office management, typing and composing correspondence relative to the individuals being served. Manages office, including, but not limited to:

• Acting as receptionist,
• Manages office correspondence,
• Creating weekly reports,
• Office filing and file purging,
• Schedule appointments,
• Perform general clerical, statistical, administrative, and accounting duties.

The Rehabilitation Associate I assists with casework, including, but not limited to: completing itineraries, calling, scheduling, and sending appointment letters for home visits with individuals on the programs; maintaining confidential case files, both hard copy, and electronically; completing appropriate intakes/referrals in the absence of the Social Services Program Coordinator; prepares required Medicaid and MDRS forms, etc. Conducts fingerprinting of potential Personal Care Attendants (PCA’s). Compiles, verifies and processes PCA payroll. Authorizes for services timely.
What you’ll need to be Successful
Good oral and written communications skills are required to be proficient in this position. Proficient computer skills are a must. Must be able to prioritize, and work to plan and provide timely services to those individuals being served. Looking for individuals who can multi-task, are very detailed oriented, analytical, and able to solve problems.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 0-2 years of related experience.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Examples of Work
See MSPB website. Minimum Qualifications
See MSPB website. Essential Functions
See MSPB website. Employer
State of Mississippi
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone
601-359-1406
601-359-1406
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm

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