Business Relations Representative
NC Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, NC, United States
Overview
Division: EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD. Agency: Dept of Health and Human Services. Job Classification Title: Community Employment Program Specialist (S). Position Number: 60089406. Grade: NC06.
About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description Of Work This position is housed in the Rocky Mount Unit Office.
Responsibilities
Assist in the placement of eligible consumers in compatible and competitive employment that is consistent with their interests and abilities.
Work closely with counselors to determine appropriate vocational goals for consumers and identify the availability of similar positions.
Teaching employment marketing classes to work-ready consumers.
Presentations to businesses and community partners, meet with local and regional employers to better understand their business needs, explain agency mission and goals and to obtain their agreement and commitment to hire vocational rehabilitation (VR) consumers.
Providing consistent written and verbal feedback to counselors regarding the progress of referred consumers\' efforts to obtain employment.
Participate in job fairs and other community events to promote and present the agency and its consumers as well as represent the work unit on boards/committees as designated by the Unit Manager.
Marketing on the job training and internships to employers when applicable, as well as marketing and presenting Windmills Disability Awareness Training to local employers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities / Preferences
Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours.
Minimum qualifications: candidates meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
Preferred: knowledge or experience helping others obtain employment; demonstrated experience working with the public.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a human services or business field from an accredited institution; or
Associate’s degree in a human services or business field from an accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience; or
High school diploma or GED and four years of directly related work experience; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter & Contact Recruiter:
Tandrea Lanae Jones Email:
talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr
About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description Of Work This position is housed in the Rocky Mount Unit Office.
Responsibilities
Assist in the placement of eligible consumers in compatible and competitive employment that is consistent with their interests and abilities.
Work closely with counselors to determine appropriate vocational goals for consumers and identify the availability of similar positions.
Teaching employment marketing classes to work-ready consumers.
Presentations to businesses and community partners, meet with local and regional employers to better understand their business needs, explain agency mission and goals and to obtain their agreement and commitment to hire vocational rehabilitation (VR) consumers.
Providing consistent written and verbal feedback to counselors regarding the progress of referred consumers\' efforts to obtain employment.
Participate in job fairs and other community events to promote and present the agency and its consumers as well as represent the work unit on boards/committees as designated by the Unit Manager.
Marketing on the job training and internships to employers when applicable, as well as marketing and presenting Windmills Disability Awareness Training to local employers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities / Preferences
Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours.
Minimum qualifications: candidates meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
Preferred: knowledge or experience helping others obtain employment; demonstrated experience working with the public.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a human services or business field from an accredited institution; or
Associate’s degree in a human services or business field from an accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience; or
High school diploma or GED and four years of directly related work experience; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter & Contact Recruiter:
Tandrea Lanae Jones Email:
talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr