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Working Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Technician Senior

Job Class: Vocational Rehabilitation Technician Senior

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

+ **Job ID** : 89747

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, may be eligible for some telework.

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/28/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 10/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/31/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Employment and Economic Development / AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : State Services for the Blind / Workforce Development

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8am to 4:30pm

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 10% of the time

+ **Salary Range:** $23.54 - $31.68 / hourly; $49,151 - $66,147 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

+ **Work Area** : State Services for the Blind (SSB) - Workforce Development - St. Paul

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB) has been serving blind, visually impaired, and Deafblind Minnesotans since 1923. It does so with a staff of 110 dedicated personnel, over 650 skilled volunteers, an active State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind, and a host of community partners. Each year SSB assists thousands in leading full, active, and productive lives. Come be part of a great organization in a great state!

Receiving direction from a Workforce Development Unit (WDU) supervisor and through effective teamwork with the WDU counselor, this position assists customers of State Services for the Blind (SSB) to reach their goals of working and living independently in their community. This position actively assists customers in the implementation and successful accomplishment of their rehabilitation plans. Additionally, this position provides career guidance, basic technology and low vision instruction to customers based on individual customer needs.

Duties include:

+ Provide support to WDU counselors by acting as a program liaison to assist with the referral, application, and intake process. Assist counselor in facilitating service implementation in the Individualized Plan for Employment in a timely manner.

+ Provide Statewide Integrated Financial Tools System (SWIFT) support for WDU counselors as a buyer through Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) certification.

+ With support of the counselor, independently communicate with vendors related to service implementation and provision.

+ Provide direct and indirect services to employed or ready to be employed customers in the WFD unit of SSB to assist them in obtaining or maintaining employment.

Travel is dependent on individual caseload.

This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.** **Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Knowledge of:

+ Standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases sufficient to create, modify, and protect files.

+ Accounting principles and practices sufficient to analyze, interpret and prepare financial information, records, and reports.

+ Data entry procedures and systems, such as Microsoft Office or similar data entry systems.

+ Communications sufficient to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

+ Customer service practices and principles sufficient to identify each customer’s needs, meet quality standards for services, that result in customer satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications

+ State of Minnesota, Authority for Local Purchasing (ALP) Certification or the ability to successfully complete ALP Certification within six (6) months of hire.

+ Experience using Workforce One (WF1), Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), or similar data tracking software.

+ Experience using software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Pro, and SharePoint.

+ Experience working with a diverse population including those with disabilities, particularly Blind, Visually Impaired, and Deafblind.

+ Skill in communicating in a secondary language.

+ Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ Criminal Background Check

+ Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)

+ Employment Reference Check

+ Conflict of Interest Review

+ Driver’s License and Records Check

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.