This Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist leads Vocational Rehabilitation and Community-Based Compensated Work Therapy programs, including Supported Employment, Transitional Work, Community-Based Employment Services, and Supported Education.
The incumbent supervises staff, manages workloads, operations, and data; ensures accreditation compliance; provides training; and partners with care teams, community agencies, and employers to help Veterans obtain and retain suitable employment.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Supervise, mentor, and provide advanced guidance to Vocational Rehabilitation staff. Direct efforts to identify and reduce barriers to competitive employment for Veterans. Develop and maintain integrated, community-based vocational rehabilitation services. Align team activities with the organization's mission, vision, values, goals, and work plans.
Provide training, consultation, and education on best practices and individualized services. Assign, balance, and monitor workloads based on priorities, employee skills, and specialization. Manage quality-management activities, performance measures, program indicators, and local metrics. Monitor program effectiveness, productivity, documentation, and compliance. Support accreditation and oversight reviews, including NEPEC and The Joint Commission, as applicable.
Coordinate corrective actions when compliance gaps are identified. Interview participants in medical centers, CBOCs, telemedicine settings, and community locations. Analyze interviews and Vocational Assessment Profiles. Identify participants' vocational interests, goals, skills, abilities, and employment objectives. Develop individualized vocational assessments and plans of care.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with community employers, agencies, and businesses. Identify employment opportunities that match participants' abilities, interests, limitations, accommodations, and goals. Collaborate with employers to develop workplace modifications and accommodations. Rapidly engage participants after referral and schedule initial consultations within two business days.
Develop suitable employment opportunities using job-finding and job-carving techniques. Provide ongoing support following temporary work placement or competitive employment, including assistance with workplace problem-solving, job performance, interpersonal relationships, accommodations, and job retention. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist/ PD636-707430.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Dmitriy.Selyukov@va.gov · 651-405-5609
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $90402 – $117525/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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