Rehabilitation Consultant 12 - Occupational Therapist

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Position functions as the consultant specializing in direct customer services. This position is to provide occupational therapy (OT) consultative services for a variety of internal and external customers and stakeholders. The position will also serve as a specialized consultant with advanced experience and knowledge in customer evaluation and intervention techniques for individuals with disabilities (IWDs), businesses, and community organizations. This position requires consultations, assessments (virtual and onsite), and research, including but not limited to identifying recommendations, providing resources, and customized training.

Assessments are performed in the areas of disability management, reasonable accommodation, assistive technology, ergonomics, activities of daily living, and/or other related architectural or vocational barriers. This position also provides consultation and advisement on job analysis, safety/prevention, return-to-work issues; and education as well as provides technical assistance for employers, employees, and insurance companies regarding these issues in both the public and private workforce sector.

There is a possibility of a remote/hybrid schedule based on performance and operational need. However, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

Position Description

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Education

Possession of a master's degree with a major in public administration, business administration, management, human resources, rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, special education, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical therapy.

Experience

Rehabilitation Consultant 12

Four years of professional experience providing rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor, including two years equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor P11 or one year equivalent to a Rehabilitation Consultant P11 or Rehabilitation Counselor 12.

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here .

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV . If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at ....