Disability Program Administrator I in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

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While there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways.

Typically 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Mon thru Fri (40 hours/week)

The Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky is seeking to fill a Disability Program Administrator I position within the Community Work Transition Program (CWTP).

This position will serve as a Pre-ETS & Transition Navigator in the West Central (Kentuckian Works/Lincoln Trail) Region of Kentucky. The preferred candidate for this position would live within or very close to this region.

The CWTP provides rehabilitation staff and local school staff the training and technical assistance necessary to carry out Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements. This position will provide technical assistance and coaching to employment specialists (ES), school staff, and vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies with an essential focus on pre-employment transition service and individualized transition services. This position will provide ongoing training to ES’s in recording information, activities, and invoices into the CWTP databases. The position will assist with ongoing consultations to VR agencies and participating school districts with process and procedures of CWTP timelines, and will assist with removing barriers of gaps of services being provided to students with disabilities. The position will assist CWTP Director and team in gathering needed information and in the dissemination of information, instruction, and resources.

Position will work from a remote home office location and necessitates some travel within assigned region and occasionally travel to another KY region (for CWTP team meetings, trainings, etc.) This position will advance the mission and strategic plan of the HDI through research, education, and outreach. This position will contribute to a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

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Leadership; planning & organizing; communication (written, oral, listening); judgement; initiative; collaboration & teamwork; attention to detail; dependability. Proficient with Microsoft products.

Formal training in special education, transition, or rehabilitation counseling; direct service experience providing pre-ETS, transition, or vocational rehabilitation supports.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.