Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

WDA 8 - Eau Claire

Deadline

11:59 PM, November 5, 2026

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project or Limited Term)

Salary Information

Pay will be determined in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. This position is in schedule-range 12-64.

Remote Work

This position is eligible to work a hybrid remote schedule after an initial training period. Employees with approved remote and hybrid-remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin. High-speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work. Remote work options are subject to change.

Job Duties

This position functions in a team environment and is responsible for the coordination of services, collaboration with and education of DVR with stakeholders; program and/or project coordination, and other specialization of tasks, for the provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, related to program and development, and implementation. This position provides oversight and monitoring of programs funded and administered by DVR to ensure compliance, efficiency and effective services to people with disabilities as required by federal and state law and contract requirements.

For more information, see the position description.

Qualifications

You need to have the following experience:

Providing case management in a human service setting (e.g., managing a list of clients, keeping detailed documentation, providing referrals, and coordinating resources or services, etc.)
Performing administrative tasks (e.g., documenting information; completing forms/reports; inputting, tracking, and retrieving data, etc.)
Answering questions or providing information about a program or procedures to stakeholders (e.g., customers, consumers, businesses, service providers, etc.)
Communicating effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
Managing multiple tasks and competing priorities

Any of the following experience would be nice to have:

Working with marginalized populations (e.g., individuals with disabilities, people experiencing poverty, justice involved individuals, etc.)
Interpreting and explaining complex policies, procedures, laws, etc. to those with limited familiarity
Determining consumer eligibility for vocational rehabilitation support.

Background Check

A criminal background check or other checks may be required prior to appointment.

How to Apply

Current DWD employees in the same, counterpart or higher pay range of this position (compare classifications) should submit a resume and cover letter describing your qualifications as they relate to this position. Submit materials to DJTJobs@dwd.wisconsin.gov no later than 11:59 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026.