REHABILITATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5009401) Apply  REHABILITATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST Salary $4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly Location Statewide, LA Job Type Classified Job Number RPS-210710-071625HC Department LWC-Office of Workforce Development Opening Date 07/21/2025 Closing Date 7/28/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Rehabilitation Program Specialist Office of Workforce Development / Louisiana Rehabilitation Services Division: Program Plan & Resource Development Location: Statewide Announcement: RPS-210710-071625HC This position serves as a member of the Quality Assurance Monitoring Team and is responsible for reviewing and refining the quality and level of services provided to vocational rehabilitation consumers. The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is a key division of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, managing programs in workforce training, job placement, apprenticeships, and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards, educational institutions, and industry partners, OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need, contributing to the state’s economic growth. Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS)assists persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain, maintain, or advance in competitive integrated employment and achieve independence in their communities by providing rehabilitation services and working cooperatively with businesses and other community resources. Mission We are dedicated to empowering Louisianans to achieve self-sufficiency, supporting businesses with skilled talent, fostering a thriving workforce, and strengthening our communities across the state. Vision Every individual is provided with the skills and opportunities needed to pursue meaningful and fulfilling careers, and every employer thrives with access to a highly skilled workforce. For more information, please visit this website link:Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Louisiana Workforce (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS\_Main.asp) Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in rehabilitation services plus one of the following: A bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in rehabilitation services, social services, human resources, or education; OR A bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling; OR A master's degree. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere. (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=156250) Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Performs quality assurance field investigative reviews on rehabilitation cases statewide, which may involve statewide travel. + Reviews statistical samples of cases for completeness, timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with state and federal laws, and department and agency policies and procedures. + Reviews and may verify data and information concerning consumers through contacts with financial institutions, employers, schools, medical providers, and utilizing information available through state and federal agencies, obtaining information by phone, virtually, in-person, or in writing. + Develops written reports of findings outlining problem areas, operational trends, and procedural weaknesses. Provides recommendations for changes or corrective action. Provides technical assistance in the interpretation and proper application of monitoring forms. Identifies specific problem areas by category, worker, type case, etc., and makes recommendations for corrective action to include changes in policies and procedures. Provides technical assistance regarding the implementation of corrective action plans. Conducts regional corrective action measures designed to minimize errors and avoid federal sanctions (i.e., loss of state funds, loss of agency credibility, liability of lawsuits, etc.) + Assists Program Manager in planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating varied, complex, and multifaceted quality assurance activities. + Maintains current knowledge of federal laws and regulations, as well as agency policies and procedures pertinent to quality assurance functions. Participates in meetings, exit staffing, and training sessions relative to quality assurance Issues. Works with staff in developing comprehensive plans to meet identified training needs. + Other duties as assigned, and travel must be performed as needed. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a Probational or a Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available. All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check. How To Apply: No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply”link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. The Louisiana Workforce Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAMEagency, which serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154 Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Heather Courville hcourville@lwc.la.gov Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Please list any professional-level experience that qualifies you for this position. 02 Do you have two years of work experience in the area of Rehabilitation? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email