Pre-Employment Transition Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE This role will work cooperatively with staff within Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind and Local Education Agencies to expand and enhance the provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services for consumers and potentially eligible students with disabilities. ABOUT YOU In this role, you will identify students who are potential eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation Services. ***Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.*** **POSITION: Pre-Employment Transition Services Specialist** **Joint Service Agreement – Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services** **Mobile, Alabama** **ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)** Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, multidisabled, and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and senior citizens with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year. Our services span a lifetime and include five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers, Early Intervention services, traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities in residential, day, and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility known as Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB), the state’s largest employer of adults who are Blind. AIDB’s three K-12 schools — Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, and Helen Keller School of Alabama — provide specialized educational services that empower students to achieve their full potential. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share a commitment to leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work. **ABOUT THE ROLE** This role will work cooperatively with staff within Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind and Local Education Agencies to expand and enhance the provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services for consumers and potentially eligible students with disabilities. **ABOUT YOU** In this role, you will identify students who are potential eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation Services. **BASIC QUALIFICATIONS** - Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation, Education, Human Services, Human Resources, Business, Marketing **OR** High School Diploma or GED and minimum of five years of work experience. - Possess a valid Driver’s License and be able to be insured by the AIDB insurance carrier. - Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** - Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, multidisabled, or have other significant disabilities. - Minimum one (1) year of experience working as a job coach, job trainer, job developer, or teacher. - Possess a Sign Language Proficiency Level of Intermittent **POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES** **Skills & Requirements** - **Education & Expertise:** Knowledge of Pre-Employment Transition Services for Vocational Rehabilitation Services for consumers and students. - **Sign Language Proficiency:** Achieve a Survival level within twelve (12) months of hire, and progress to an Intermittent level within thirty-six (36) months, as measured by the AIDB evaluation system. - **Travel:** Regular travel will be required to support consumers and students. **Program Leadership & Administration:** - **Operations Management:** Facilitate opportunities for enrollment in compreh…