Educational Projects Coordinator

The Department of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, is recruiting for an Educational Projects Coordinator position.

Incumbents in this class will assist with the planning, development, monitoring and implementation of Business outreach and marketing activities. Incumbents in this class will develop, negotiate, coordinate and monitor Industry Specific Training and Placement Programs (ISTPP). Incumbents in this class will work closely with BRS Employment Consultants to develop additional ISTPPs in local markets. Incumbents in this class will display knowledge regarding the provision of training and support to Businesses in the area of Disability Inclusion best practices and disability accommodations in the workplace. Candidate must have communication skills and work collaboratively with Regional Directors, Supervisors, Employment Consultants, VR Counselors, Support Staff and partner agencies is a key requirement. Candidate must be able to work independently and as a part of both local and statewide teams. 

*The selected candidate’s workstation will be at the BRS district office of their choosing, given there is available space.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current employee of the Department of Rehabilitation Services, who has permanent state status, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sabrina Betts at Sabrina.betts@ct.gov at (860) 424-4985.

In a state agency this class is accountable for planning, developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating early childhood, rehabilitative education, employment and/or social service programs for clients, staff and appropriate community groups and assisting the administrative official or designee in developing and implementing special federal and other grant projects.

Plans, develops, authors, coordinates and implements educational and/or social service programs for clients such as early childhood, college preparatory, special employment, socialization, recreation and home repairs programs; assists in planning, developing and coordinating staff short term inservice training; plans, develops and coordinates short term special educational programs for teachers and various appropriate community groups relating to blindness in general and actual or potential services for blind persons or others with disabilities; assists in planning, developing and implementing of special federal and other grant programs for adults and children with disabilities; identifies needs and determines priorities for further program development and implementation; participates in agency public relations activities and prepares reports as required; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of problems of persons with physical, visual or other disabilities and services available for such persons; knowledge of educational and training methodology; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; some supervisory ability.

Seven (7) years of experience serving the blind, deaf and hearing impaired and/or persons with physical or other disabilities including considerable responsibility for coordination of educational or training programs and some experience with grant programs.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in education, rehabilitation or a human services area may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Experience with business outreach and workforce development.
• Experience developing and administering trainings and presentations.
• Experience with disability disclosure and workplace accommodations.      
• Experience with Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Masters Degree.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.