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Company Information
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Company Name: Department of Rehabilitation Services

Job Information
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Job Title: STAFF SPECIALIST III EDUCATION Deaf and HH
Job Type: Permanent
Address:
2301 Argonne Drive
Baltimore , Maryland. 21218

Job Description:
The main purpose of this position is to coordinate the Division's program and
policy for rehabilitation services for deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH)
consumers, and to provide statewide administrative support and technical
assistance in the areas of programs, services, and employment supports to
individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Position Duties:
To enhance vocational rehabilitation employment services to individuals who
are D/HH, by coordinating, planning, and developing statewide activities and
specialized programs or projects. Collaborates with community partners in
areas of special D/HH needs. Provides leadership and technical assistance to
DORS staff regarding policies, procedures, agency practices, and job
placement issues, such as reasonable accommodations or application of
Assistive Technology (A.T.). Provides community leadership, technical
assistance and consultation to employers, public, private, non-profit
agencies, community rehabilitation programs, and other organizations. on
specific job placement and employment activities. Works collaboratively with
agency Business Services Specialists to improve successful employment
development and outcomes, and ensure they are aware of reasonable
accommodations specific to D/HH consumers. Recruit, train, and monitor
vendors who specifically serve D/HH consumers, for quality and effectiveness
of services. Develops and provides orientation and training curriculum for
new Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf (RCD), and new Supervisors.



Requirements:
Education:
Master’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, or closely related Human
Services field or 36 hours of equivalent post-baccalaureate course work.
Experience:
Three years in the provision of Vocational Rehabilitation services to
individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing, or otherwise directly serving the
vocational needs of individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing.
Notes:
1.    Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the
Master’s degree or 36 hours of equivalent post-baccalaureate course work.
2.    The above requirements are set by the Maryland State Department of
Education in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104.

Selective Qualifications:
Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include
clear and specific information on your application regarding your
qualifications.
•         Work experience developing and maintaining relations within the
Deaf/Hard of Hearing community, including colleges/universities and
non-profit organizations.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter, Other
Other: Online application
Degree levels accepted:: Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/newregpages/termsofuse.asp?RecruitNum1=21&RecruitNum2=005298&RecruitNum3=0003
Additional Instructions:
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.