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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SUPPORT COORDINATOR - 07282026 - 79385
Human Services —Jackson, TN
- $3,631 - $4,533 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
6d
Employment Specialist
Capitol City Residential Health Care —Jackson, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SUPPORT COORDINATOR - 07282026 - 79385

Human Services -
Jackson, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$3,631 - $4,533 a month
6 days ago

Qualifications

Disability support services
Customer follow-ups
Monitoring employment counseling client progress
Stakeholder engagement
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Intake
Job matching for clients
Employment support plan implementation
Mid-level
Employment counseling
Social Sciences
Records management
Employment support for individuals with disabilities
Bachelor's degree
Decision making
Customer engagement
Psychology
Client referral services
Workforce development advising (career advising)
Collaboration with community partners
Building employer relationships
Interviewing
Individual consumer customer service
Computer skills
Document quality checks
Employment coaching client intake
Referral coordination
Provider communication in social service case management
Career exploration
Time management

Full Job Description

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time

07/28/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time

08/10/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$3,631.00 - $4,533.00

Salary (Annually)

$43,572.00 - $54,396.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Jackson, TN

Department

Human Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION, MADISON COUNTY

For more information, visit the link below:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/documents/HRC0021223_VR_Support_Coordinator_Madison_81026.pdf

This is a hybrid position

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and one year of full-time professional or paraprofessional experience in a social science, social services, career development/counseling, or working with individuals with disabilities.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Additional full-time experience as listed above may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry;
Have reliable transportation.

Overview

This classification is responsible for professional collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors and serves as a liaison between customers and internal and external partners. An employee in this class supports and coordinates VR activities for individuals with disabilities to ensure a successful customer experience. This class differs from a VR Counselor in that the latter provides guidance to the VR Support Coordinator. This class differs from VR Field Supervisor in that an incumbent of the latter supervises employees in this classification.

Responsibilities

Completes applications and conducts interviews related to customer education and employment needs and objectives as part of the intake process. Collects and records required documentation to assist VR counselors in determining eligibility and developing an individualized plan for employment.
Makes recommendations on assessments based on intake discussions including outside evaluations and career interests. Conducts individualized career assessments based upon approved recommendations and provides career exploration as needed.
Monitors customer employment activities in conjunction with VR counselors. Maintains customer engagement while ensuring timely progression toward employment goals, providing extensions to deadlines if necessary.
Establishes, builds, and maintains partnerships with customers, educational systems, employers, and other internal/external stakeholders. Assists in obtaining referrals by attending community events, effectively promoting services, and sharing accurate program information.
Reviews documentation and reports received from providers for timeliness, accuracy, and quality of information. Collaborates with counselors or supervisors to reconcile information and make adjustments to individualized plans as needed.
May complete referral for assistive technology and/or assist with equipment pick-up and delivery.
Conducts follow-ups with customers to verify employment information. Researches and responds to inquiries and concerns from customers and providers.
Reviews files and documentation for quality, accuracy, and completeness prior to customer case closure and may recommend closure to VR counselor for next action step.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

Customer Focus
Resourcefulness
Communicates Effectively
Tech Savvy
Situational Adaptability

Knowledges:

Customer and Personal Service
Psychology

Skills:

Active Learning and Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management

Abilities:

Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Written Comprehension

Tools & Equipment

Computer/Laptop
Cell Phone
General Office Equipment
Adaptive Technology

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