The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) is seeking motivated and skilled individuals to fill the position of Work-Based Learning Experience Specialist housed in the Business Relations Unit. The primary role of the Work-Based Learning Experience Specialist is to educate and support employers in hiring students with disabilities for short-term learning experiences. This role involves collaborating with employers, USOR staff, educators and community partners to develop and implement work-based learning opportunities that provide meaningful career exploration and skill development opportunities for students with disabilities.   Principle Duties

• Educate employers, in-person and virtually, on the benefits and processes of hiring students with disabilities for short-term learning experiences.
• Identify and help develop worksites for students to receive and participate in work-based learning and internships in the community. 
• Assist USOR staff in connecting students to work-based learning opportunities. 
• Assist in developing and conducting youth mentoring events and activities. Also assist with job fairs, employer workshops and other coordination activities with employers. 
• Provide assistance to USOR staff on engaging with employers and developing collaborative opportunities.
• Provide follow-up support and technical assistance to employers.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other state agencies, schools, community partners and business partners.
• Collect and enter data into the case management system.
• Participate in community outreach activities to raise awareness about the benefits of hiring students with disabilities.
• Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and events related to disability employment and work-based learning.

Minimum Qualifications The model applicant for this internship is someone who:

• Willingness to travel outside of the office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to utilize virtual meeting platforms. 
• Networking and business development skills.

Why You Should Join Our Team Besides working for a fantastic agency that is dedicated to helping the citizens of Utah, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance. The Agency The mission of Workforce Services is we strengthen Utah s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and g etting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.