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Oklahoma Human Services

Programs Field Representative - Community Services

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A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor works with people that have mental or physical disabilities, or people recovering from accidents or major injuries, to help them assess employment options and find job placements. Provides counseling and job search assistance and identifies resources for clients. Works with employers to identify job opportunities and advocates for clients with disabilities.

$72,250 / year median in Oklahoma

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and may be eligible to house statewide in Oklahoma. Programs Field Representative
H11A DDS
Annual Salary $55,874.34 + Full State Employee Benefits Travel is occasional. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance. Minimum Qualifications A master's degree and three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation; OR an equivalent combination and experience, substituting 1 additional year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education. •Professional experience in the fields listed must have been the primary job responsibility to be considered as qualifying. Incidental performance of professional work in any area(s) shall not be considered. Job Duties The PFR for the behavior supports unit provides technical assistance to frontline staff and individual teams to address supports for individuals with cooccurring intellectual disabilities and behavioral health needs. The PFR regularly meets with individual teams to guide the team toward acceptable practices rather than prohibited procedures. They also guide the team through due process when restrictive protocols are necessary. The PFR applies policy (OAC 340:100-5-57 Protective Intervention Protocols, 340:100-5-58 Prohibited Procedures), monitors behavior support providers, conducts physical management consults to determine whether physical management is safe and appropriate, review DDS-42 submissions for temporary approval of restrictive procedures, etc. __________________ If you have additional questions, please email DHS.Careers@okdhs.org OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
Announcement Number:
26-JD182 83004772/JR63766