The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) as a Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Specialist.  The key responsibility of this Specialist position will be to work with the Transition Coordinator and Pre-ETS Program Specialist to manage Pre-ETS contracts and services. The Specialist will also develop new services options for students with disabilities,monitor contracts,provide training and technical assistance to agency staff and providers,support program improvement projects,collaborate with education programs and community partners,and assist with implementation of federal regulations and agency policy.      Principle Duties The Pre-ETS Specialist will perform the following tasks: 

• Assist in overseeing the delivery of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) across the state. 
• Monitor the Pre-ETS contracts across the state,and complete activities that include site visits,documentation,providing technical assistance to contractors,screening students,and writing reports. 
• Coordinate quarterly meetings and training to Pre-ETS contract providers. 
• Assist in developing requests for grant proposals for Pre-ETS services. 
• Develop new Pre-ETS fee-for-service options for students with disabilities throughout the state. 
• Assist in developing and updating curriculum for USOR staff to utilize in providing individual and group services to students with disabilities. 
• Provide training and technical assistance to USOR staff on Pre-ETS requirements,policies and practices. 
• Provide training,information,presentations and consultation services to Local Education Agencies (LEAs),community partners and service providers on Pre-ETS.
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• Collaborate with USOR staff and community partners on projects and initiatives related to services for students and youth with disabilities,including those with most significant disabilities.

The Ideal Candidate The model applicant for this position is someone who has:

• Has a Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or a related field  OR has at least two years of direct work experience with a state vocational rehabilitation agency.
• Is a current state employee.
• Willing to travel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 

Why You Should Join Our Team This is an opportunity to make a difference.  Along with the satisfaction of helping individuals with disabilities you will receive great health and retirement benefits.  Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.  We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. The Agency

The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah's communities by supporting the economic stability and quality of our workforce. Today,more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs,meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses,administering temporary assistance,and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach,the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty,homelessness,affordable housing,supporting refugees,helping rural communities,serving veterans and individuals with disabilities,and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, 

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