PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SPECIALIST - 07212022-34081

State of Tennessee

Camden, TN

HR, Office & Administrative Support

Position Description / Responsibilities

Job Overview

Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for professional pre-employment transition services work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required

Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class coordinates and/or provides services to individuals with disabilities in the selection, preparation for, and planning of individual pre-employment transition services and arranges the delivery of services for recipients in conjunction with Local Education Agencies and other community partners. This work is performed with independence of judgment in using a wide variety of social and vocational resources in achieving objectives. This work is performed in accordance with federal regulations and departmental policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree and one year of full-time professional-level experience in social work, human services work, counseling, clergy, education, nursing, or full-time rehabilitation experience involved in determining eligibility criteria, counseling, or planning rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in vocational rehabilitation, a social science, or a behavioral science may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year.

Substitution of Experience for Education: None

Application Instructions

For more information and to apply go to: TN.gov/Careers (search 34081)