* Master degree in rehabilitation counseling, vocational rehabilitation, or a counseling-related field or * Bachelor degree in vocational rehabilitation or a counseling-related field AND one (1) year of experience in a related field or * Associate degree in a vocationally related field AND two (2) years experience in a related field or * Three (3) years experience in counseling linking with community resources, special education, or instruction. * Strong sales background. * Good time management, analytical, writing, and communication skills. * Specialized knowledge that will assist in the ability to obtain contracts and negotiate fee-for-service opportunities including strong working knowledge of medical, psychological, social, and vocational aspects of disability and/or disadvantaging conditions; of community resources; of occupational information and job readiness. * Proven ability to develop strategic relationships, and extensive experience networking with employers and industry leaders. * Must be computer literate and functional in Microsoft Office Suite. * Ability to provide positive leadership in a flexible geographic environment where self-direction, prioritizing, and organizational skills will be crucial to success. * Ability to be flexible in hours and work locations (across greater service area) to accommodate the needs of the Business contracts, Program, and Goodwill. * Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of organizations and individuals.
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