Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant 1/2 (PCN 05-2013) - State of Alaska

What You Will Be Doing:
Vocational Rehabilitation Assistants (VRA) 1/2 are directly involved in assisting clients, including scheduling appointments and conducting in-office meetings. VRA's solicit information from clients and maintain detailed records. Additionally, VRA's assist with the purchase of services and equipment for clients. VRA's are required to maintain current knowledge on a wide variety of vocational rehabilitation services, including employment opportunities, medical resources, training/education opportunities and other rehabilitation-related subjects.

Our Organization, Mission and Culture:
This individual is to provide paraprofessional administrative and technical support to counselors and evaluators by performing routine, on-going assignments which focus on carrying out substantive technical aspects of vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. The mission of Vocational Rehabilitation is assist individuals with disabilities obtain and maintain competitive employment.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:

1. Making a Difference: Working with DVR allows you to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities by helping them secure and maintain employment.
2. Professional Growth: You can enhance your skills in disability services and other areas related to vocational rehabilitation.
3. Job Stability: Government positions often offer job security and benefits, providing a stable career path.
4. Networking Opportunities: Working within the DVR team can provide valuable networking opportunities with other professionals in the field of vocational rehabilitation, as well as with employers and community organizations.
5. Training and Development: Many government agencies invest in their employees' professional development through training programs, workshops, and seminars.
6. Collaborative Environment: You'll have the chance to collaborate with colleagues who share your passion for assisting individuals with disabilities, fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment.
7. Community Impact: By helping individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment, you contribute to the economic empowerment and social inclusion of the community as a whole.

Overall, joining the Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation team can offer a rewarding career where you can make a difference while also developing professionally and personally.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is at 4600 DeBarr Road, Suite 300 in Anchorage. This location includes the Anchorage/Eagle River counseling region and the DVR Evaluation Center. Our office strives for supportive relationships among colleagues, open communication channels, and a culture that prioritizes work-life balance, and employee well-being.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Clerical: Applies knowledge of clerical equipment and software, processes, techniques, and professional standards to complete routine office work to generally accepted professional standards. Completes work independently with minimal supervision. Uses skills and abilities to complete tasks consisting of many different and connected parts, including deciding which processes to use.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Customer Service: Interacts with recipients of services (internal or external customers) in a way that provides accurate, timely, and effective information and service in a courteous and professional manner.
• Attention To Detail: Sees and pays attention to details; recognizes the component parts of a procedure or object, and can verify correctness or error in an individual part or procedure.
• Reading Comprehension: Comprehends and correctly applies information presented in written form. Makes correct inferences; draws accurate conclusions.