Job DescriptionVocational Specialist
Location: Oak Harbor, Washington - Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Type: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift
Compensation: $27.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
Full-Time benefits of a Vocational Specialist at Skookum include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
Potential shared earning bonus
Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
Verizon wireless discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Skookum is seeking a dedicated and reliable Vocational Specialist with a helpful attitude.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Promote the Skookum mission and educate supervisors, managers, and employees on disability awareness and the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) for Skookum workplaces.
Work as a member of a diverse Cross Functional Team consisting of professionals dedicated to servicing a large and diverse number of Skookum sites.
Attend meetings with site management and supervisors to review accommodation information of employees for their Federal AbilityOne reports.
Support the RVP, recruiters, HR Partners, and site managers in maintaining the AbilityOne disability ratio.
Work directly with the employee on required paperwork including, but not limited to, Benefits, HR, and Vocational paperwork throughout employment.
Conduct new hire orientation training and collect all related new hire paperwork and place in employee file for the Home Office.
Manage a caseload of approximately 90 Skookum employees with a wide variety of disabilities; ensure that these employees are being provided appropriate accommodations to allow them to perform their work successfully.
Review and assess disability documentation for applicants and current employees to ensure they qualify under the AbilityOne program. Frequently, this will require phone calls to applicants.
Oversee, respond, and follow up on accommodation requests and employee relations in a timely manner.
Maintain required documentation for each employee on caseload to include: Federal AbilityOne reports, case notes, accommodation plans, and summaries.
Administrative support duties including obtaining new disability documents and preparing for internal and external audit reviews.
Make phone calls to physicians, mental health providers, state Voc Rehab agencies, and Veterans Affairs offices to assist applicants and employees with obtaining qualifying AbilityOne documentation.
Create and correct AbilityOne reports two weeks before federal deadline. 40% of the Vocational Specialist position is writing. Most of this writing relates to the Federal AbilityOne reports.
Assist with crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and safety planning to support employees who are struggling or in crises.
Assist employees with paperwork, including benefits enrollment and accessing their information within the Workday system.
Assist employees in applying for internal positions within Skookum.
Job Coach employees who don't have external job coaches but might need additional assistance learning their job.
Connect employees with internal resources such as HR, Career Advisor, CES, Benefits, Security, etc.
Perform check-ins with all employees on caseload during their first 30/60/90 days of employment and minimum of twice annually thereafter and case note in Workday.
Provide employees with ADA packets when accommodations require additional documentation from provider. Upon receipt of completed packet, assist managers and supervisors with determining if limitations can be accommodated.
Gather, promote, and coordinate Veteran resources to ensure Skookum employees are supported.
Assist in the development and support of innovative job positions. Establish relationships with local nonprofits or government organizations to assist recruiters in finding applicants. Collaborate with Job Coaches from external agencies.
Support and occasionally attend recruiting functions to assist the cross-functional team members in networking with local employment vendors.
Act as advocate and consultant when Human Resources and other related matters arise for employees.
Facilitate training and presentations to employees and/or leadership around disability related issues including accommodations on a quarterly basis. These trainings could be in a group setting or one-on-one.
Maintain knowledge of disability-related topics and trends such as person-centered planning, supported employment, systematic instruction, ADA, suicide prevention, mental health, mandatory reporting, and ability awareness. This would require attending training through SourceAmerica, JAN, WISE, APSE, etc. on each topic.
Have knowledge of and follow Skookum processes for mandatory reporting, ADA, suicide safety planning, etc.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required in Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Kinesiology, or related field.
Master's degree preferred in Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Work, Counseling, or Occupational Therapy.
3 to 5 years of experience in Social Services, Education, or Disability Support Services preferred.
Equivalent combination of experience and education allowed.
Physical Requirements:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.
Requirements:
A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum's insurance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
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Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process.
If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at
(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email.
Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Skookum participates in E-Verify
Skookum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.