[Jobs] Job Opening Disability Navigator Kennewick, WA

[David Andrews]

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>  Recruitment Announcement
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>Employment Security Program Coordinator 2 (ESPC2)
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>Regional Lead Disability Program Navigator
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>Employment and Training Division
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>1 Full-Time Permanent Project Position
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>Duration October 2007 to June 30, 2009
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>Recruitment #:          J1707ESPC2SA
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>Salary:                        Salary Range 50 PC2 ($3,311 - $4342
>per
>month)
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>Location:                    Kennewick, Washington
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>Opening Date:           October 18, 2007
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>Closing Date:                        October 31, 2007 Close of
>Business 5
>P.M.
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>AGENCY PROFILE
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>The Employment Security Department (ESD) is one of the largest
>executive
>agencies in Washington State government. The mission of the
>Employment
>Security Department is to help Washington's workers and employers
>succeed in
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>the global economy by delivering superior employment services,
>timely
>unemployment benefits, and a fair and stable unemployment insurance
>system.
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>There is currently one full-time permanent project position for an
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>Employment Security Program Coordinator 2 - Regional Lead
>Disability Program
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>Navigator within the Employment and Training Division, Governor's
>Committee
>on Disability Issues and Employment Unit.  This position is located
>in
>Kennewick, Washington.
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>DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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>The role of the Regional Lead Disability Program Navigator is to
>provide
>support, communication and coordination with and among twelve Local
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>Navigator Teams in the twelve Workforce Development Areas of the
>state to
>promote system-wide capacity building and systems change.
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>This position develops and provides technical program training and
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>assistance.  Typical work includes identifying needs within the
>Local Area
>Navigator Teams and developing and delivering training curriculums,
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>technical assistance and reference materials, providing expertise
>and
>serving as a resource person to the WorkSource Centers and their
>affiliate
>partners and persons with disabilities, serving as the region's
>primary
>resource on Social Security Work Incentives and other employment
>support
>programs, and providing leadership to the Local Navigator Teams in
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>conducting outreach activities.  This position serves as an
>integral part of
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>this grant project which is in direct support of the mission of
>the
>Governor's
>Committee.
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>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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>One year of experience as an Employment Security Program
>Coordinator 1.
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>OR
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>One year of experience as a Job Service Specialist 3 or Tax
>Specialist 3 -
>ES equivalent.
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>OR
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>A Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, political
>science
>or closely related field, and three years of professional or
>technical
>experience in employment and training or unemployment insurance
>programs.
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>Additional qualifying experience may be substituted, year for year,
>for
>education.
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>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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>Two years of experience assisting people with a broad range of
>disability
>types.
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>PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
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>Working knowledge of pertinent Workforce Development issues and
>policies for
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>jobseekers with disabilities who seek employment, skills
>development, job
>retention assistance, or career advancement through the One-Stop
>Career
>Center system.
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>Working knowledge of the legal requirements related to
>accessibility of
>facilities, programs and services, and assistive technology
>equipment within
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>One-Stop Career Centers for people with disabilities.
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>Working knowledge of the One-Stop partner programs, services and
>information
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>and the Social Security Administration (SSA) work incentives and
>other
>employment support programs.Comprehensive knowledge about federal,
>state,
>local and private programs
>that impact the ability of persons with disabilities to enter and
>remain in
>the workforce.
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>Comprehensive knowledge of training curriculums and other resources
>related
>to building capacity in a One-Stop system to provide effective
>services for
>people who have disabilities.
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>Demonstrated ability to develop and present effective training
>curriculums
>related to serving people with disabilities.
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>Computer experience using Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint
>and Excel.
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>Knowledge of:  principles and procedures involved in planning,
>development,
>administration and monitoring of Employment Security programs;
>general and
>specialized knowledge of agency programs, training principles,
>budgeting,
>contract development, negotiation, monitoring and evaluation
>techniques in
>unemployment insurance, employment and training program
>operations.
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>Ability to: present ideas, conclusions and factual data in concise
>and
>understandable form, both written and verbal; gather, interpret,
>analyze and
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>explain data, concept and principles in programmatic terms; plan,
>organize
>and coordinate work effectively, think conceptually, establish and
>maintain
>effective work relationships.
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>CORE COMPETENCIES
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>Accountability: Can be relied upon to achieve excellent results
>with little
>need for oversight.
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>Achievement Orientation: Adds value through personal contribution,
>technical
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>knowledge, and group achievements.
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>Analysis and Problem Solving: Demonstrates ability to address
>problems with
>new and effective solutions.
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>Communication: Exhibits ability to effectively give and receive
>information
>both orally and in writing to diverse audiences that positively
>influence
>the thought and actions of others.
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>Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to build and maintain
>internal
>and external customer satisfaction with the products/ services
>offered by
>the agency based upon awareness/knowledge of customer needs.
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>Diversity: Displays the ability to work in an environment of
>valuing,
>encouraging, and supporting differences.
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>Interpersonal: Adapts to and works effectively with a variety of
>situations
>and people through consistent honesty, forthrightness, and
>professionalism.
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>Teamwork: Works effectively with others in a variety of settings.
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>Resources: Demonstrates a working knowledge and practical
>application of
>technology and polity.
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>APPLICATION PROCESS
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>To be considered for this position you must apply no later than
>October 31,
>2007 CLOSE OF BUSINESS 5:00 P.M.
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>
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>Submit 1) a completed Washington State Application and 2) a Letter
>of
>Interest to Susan Amico, Human Resource Consultant, via e-mail at
>samico at esd.wa.gov or mail to PO Box 9046, Olympia, WA, 98507.  The
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>information provided in the letter and the application will be
>screened for
>the requirements of the position and forwarded to the hiring office
>for
>further screening, testing and interviewing.
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>A signed application is not required when submitting
>electronically.
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>Other Information
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>As a condition of employment, the successful candidate accepting
>this
>position will be required to comply with the Union Security clause
>contained
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>in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of
>Washington and
>the Washington Federation of State Employees.
>
>
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>The State of Washington is an Equal Employment Opportunity
>employer.  Women,
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>racial and ethnic minorities, person with disabilities, persons
>over 40
>years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged
>to apply.
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>Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process
>or those
>
>needing this job announcement in an alternative format, may call
>Susan Amico
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>at (360) 902-9702 or via e-mail at samico at esd.wa.gov or
>telecommunications
>device for the deaf at 1-800-676-3777.
>

David Andrews and white cane Harry.