Rehabilitation Associate

The Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB), is seeking applications for Rehabilitation Associate. This position is located at 106 Arthur Drive, Sikeston, MO.

This is paraprofessional work assisting professional staff in the delivery of services to clients of the Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain, with considerable independence, office processes and activities in accordance with agency policies and rules.
• Processes authorizations, equipment requests, invoices, reports, receipts and billing statements; enters and updates fiscal documents and case records to insure payment to vendors.
• Resolve any billing problems to insure accurate payment to vendors.
• Complete all required processing of invoices.
• Provides information to referrals, applicants, clients, and the general public regarding Rehabilitation Services for the Blind programs. Maintain complex filing system and prepare records for archiving.
• Provide assistance with updating vendor and service information in the client database.
• Prepares routine correspondence; types and proofreads letters, dictation, and forms as required.
• Open and maintain confidential client records.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

Three or more years of office experience, above the entry level, in office management practices and procedures including keyboarding, frequent public contacts, processing invoices, or rehabilitation services.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university including coursework in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Special Education, Business Administration, or Business Management may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year.)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the nature of developmental, emotional, and/or physical disabilities and the rehabilitation needs of those affected helpful. Knowledge of standard and adaptive office equipment. Ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of clients. Ability to work as a team member, coordinating efforts with clients, staff, and vendors.

Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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