Job Description

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Department of Labor

Opening Date: July 14, 2026

Closing Date: July 28, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 24 / Professional/Technical Services

Job Class Code: 3088
Salary: $52,850.98 - $74,097.71/Annually *Includes 2.25% Stipend

Location: Augusta, Lewiston, Bangor, Portland

If you are interested in using your vocational rehabilitation expertise to improve programs, strengthen service delivery, and support individuals who are blind or visually impaired in achieving greater independence and employment success, you may be interested in this position.
As a Rehabilitation Consultant, you will serve as a key program resource responsible for developing, coordinating, monitoring, and improving rehabilitation services and administrative processes across the Division. You will collaborate with leadership and staff to ensure high-quality service delivery, support program development, coordinate contracts and grants, provide technical assistance, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
This position can be located in any of our DBVI offices and provides statewide support to all the programs within DBVI. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements quality assurance activities, including case reviews across Vocational Rehabilitation, Independent Living, Orientation & Mobility, Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and related programs to identify trends, ensure compliance, and recommend program improvements.

• Manages and coordinates intake processes, including monitoring the DBVI applications email inbox, assigning VR, IL, and O&M referrals, and supporting efficient client access to services.

• Compiles, analyzes, and monitors program data, prepares reports, tracks performance measures, and provides reminders and recommendations to improve program outcomes and compliance.

• Advises Division leadership on rehabilitation program operations, service delivery, administrative priorities, policy implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develops planning materials, provides technical assistance, and assists with strategic planning activities, including State Plan updates and organizational initiatives.

• Coordinates staff development activities, including planning trainings, supporting onboarding, coordinating internships, maintaining staff certifications, and processing certification reimbursement requests.

• Develops and administers Requests for Proposals (RFPs), manages rehabilitation contracts and cooperative agreements, monitors contractor performance, and ensures compliance with grant and contractual requirements.

• Collaborates with public and private agencies, schools, community organizations, and service providers to strengthen rehabilitation services and improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

• Develops new service delivery approaches and recommends improvements to existing rehabilitation programs based on data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and identified needs.

• Conducts customer satisfaction surveys and outreach, analyzes results, and provides recommendations to improve customer experience and service delivery.

• Provides research and analytical support for special projects, policy development, and program evaluation.

• Serves as a vocational rehabilitation resource to staff by providing consultation, mentorship, and technical guidance on rehabilitation practices, policies, and casework.

• Provides operational support by serving as backup for authorizations, service entries, ordering functions, interview panels, and other administrative responsibilities as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of rehabilitation principles, practices, and service delivery systems.

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies governing vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs.

• Knowledge of rehabilitation program development, quality assurance, grants, contracts, and program evaluation.

• Knowledge of public and private health, educational, vocational, employment, and independent living resources.

• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation service programs and administrative processes.

• Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present data to support informed decision-making.

• Ability to prepare reports, grant applications, proposals, budget recommendations, and program documentation.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff, community partners, educational institutions, employers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing organizational needs, and work independently while supporting administrative operations.

• Ability to provide technical assistance, mentorship, and training to professional staff.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's Degree in one of the Social/Behavioral Sciences or Public Administration and two (2) years of experience in the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.

Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in Vocational Rehabilitation counseling, program administration, or rehabilitation program development.

• Experience conducting case reviews, quality assurance activities, and program evaluation.

• Experience managing rehabilitation contracts, grants, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), or cooperative agreements.

• Experience planning and delivering staff training and onboarding programs.

• Experience monitoring program performance measures and using data to improve service delivery.

• Experience working with individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changing priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to balance independent decision-making with strong administrative and team support.

• Experience providing mentorship and technical guidance to rehabilitation professionals.

• Experience supporting strategic planning, policy development, or state planning activities.

Contact Information:

Questions about this position should be directed to: Annette.M.Stevens@maine.gov

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office

• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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