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Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Job Class Code: 3082
Grade: 22 (Professional/Technical)
Salary: $26.36 - $33.73 (Hourly- includes a 2% stipend)
Location: Portland, ME
Opening Date: September 23, 2026
Closing Date: October 7, 2026
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.• Do you have successful experience supporting individuals with career
development?
• Are you skilled at networking and building professional relationships with
many different stakeholders?
• Do you enjoy helping people achieve their career goals?
If so, this may be a great career match for you!
The Portland Vocational Rehabilitation office seeks candidates for a Business Engagement Specialist position who will develop strong relationships with employers in Cumberland and York counties resulting in competitive, integrated employment opportunities for clients with disabilities.
This professional will work from the Portland CareerCenter at 151 Jetport Blvd. with flexibility for a hybrid, telework schedule.
If you are a professional who excels at:- Developing, strengthening, and maintaining a dual customer approach
- Assessing client skills and abilities in collaboration with team members
- Identifying labor market needs and trends
- Coaching clients to maintain employment
- Professional, timely, accurate communication and documentation
- Understanding barriers to employment for people with disabilities
- Ethical communication founded in empathy and teamwork
- Adapting to changing circumstances and priorities
you may be a strong candidate for this work!The Business Engagement Specialist (RCII) is responsible for working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders on behalf of VR clients and employers.
The purpose of this role is to support rapid engagement of clients toward achieving competitive, integrated employment while simultaneously engaging employers in Cumberland and York counties to build and maintain trusting, respectful relationships.
This position requires excellent organization, prioritization, verbal and written communication skills, integrity in one's work, strong teamwork, creativity, empathy and daily documentation and follow-up with stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Establishing a collaborative relationship with stakeholders.
• Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and developing dual client partnerships.
• Building partnerships within the workforce development system.
• Assessing client needs, identifying available resources, and supporting clients with appropriate employment preparation activities toward achieving employment.
• Maintaining accurate documentation using a computer-based client data system and other on-line platforms.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the local labor market.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of various teams.
• Excellent prioritization, organization and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented, accurate and timely documentation.
• Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.
• Effectively manage a hybrid work schedule.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation and 2 years' experience demonstrating knowledge and abilities related to assisting individuals with disabilities, employers and other stakeholders with their employment and workforce needs.
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Samantha Fenderson, DVR Director at samantha.j.fenderson@maine.gov
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