REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN 2
Salary
$47,126.16 - $68,653.44 Annually
Location
Las Vegas
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-03320
Department
DETR - REHABILITATION DIVISION
Opening Date
07/29/2026
Closing Date
8/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C
Salary Grade
27
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Las Vegas, NV
Job Summary
The Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation is recruiting for two distinct Rehabilitation Technician 2 positions that will be located in the Las Vegas area. Rehabilitation Technicians are the agency's paraprofessional staff who, as directed by their Rehabilitation Counselors, conduct group or individual orientations based on the needs of the office; conduct person-centered intake interviews with prospective Vocational Rehabilitation clients; complete application inputting and prescreening; and maintain regular contact with applicants throughout the Vocational Rehabilitation case. The first position will be located in the vocational rehabilitation program for the Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired (BSBVI). In this program, the incumbent will independently acquire and process case documentation for applicants who are blind or low vision during intake and eligibility processing. The second position will be responsible for providing services to youth, their guardians, and young adults as they transition into employment. Both positions complete case management duties whereby they coordinate evaluation appointments with state vendors; write case notes; perform labor market research on vocational goals; initiate and accept phone calls on behalf of the Rehabilitation Counselors; and may perform receptionist duties. In addition to the other duties, Rehabilitation Technicians prepare, record, and process authorizations and invoices, referrals, logs, letters and other correspondence for client services. Rehabilitation Technicians maintain client case files in electronic and hard copy format to include the filing and labeling of all electronic correspondence; compile routine reports for program/Counselor performance analysis; and act as an office manager (where applicable). Incumbents will provide quality customer service to internal and external customers and accept special projects that align with the agency's goals and objectives.
Rehabilitation Technicians provide a broad variety of technical and clerical support to professional rehabilitation counseling staff and spend a preponderance of the time independently coordinating and ensuring the acquisition of required case documentation for disabled applicants during intake and eligibility processing. Incumbents also prepare, record and process authorizations and invoices for client services, and function as the office manager in a rural satellite office or metropolitan outreach office.
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of administrative or technical support experience which included performing word processing, spreadsheet and database functions; assisting in maintaining and monitoring budgets; conducting interviews to elicit required information; and interpreting rules, regulations, policies and procedures; one year which included experience in a rehabilitation setting; OR one year of experience as a Rehabilitation Technician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Establish, develop and maintain records for designated applicants with disabilities during the intake and eligibility process; present orientation sessions; conduct intake interviews with applicants to elicit information and explain program requirements; initiate and coordinate the collection of required case documentation; assist clients in completing application and release of information forms to permit access to confidential records; coordinate clients' appointments with service providers; transport clients to interviews and appointments; compose correspondence and generate form letters; maintain a variety of database systems.
Prepare, record and process authorizations and invoices for client services; authorize services within assigned spending authority as needed; research and verify costs for client services and purchases; monitor and maintain caseload budget accounts and individual client accounts; coordinate accounting activities with district and central accounting offices; ensure compliance with internal controls procedures.
Recommend the necessity for additional diagnostic information as appropriate; authorize and schedule diagnostic appointments required to determine eligibility in accordance with established guidelines or as approved; compile data into preliminary diagnostic reports; respond to client questions and provide referrals to appropriate community services; attend and provide input during preliminary rehabilitation team staffing with rehabilitation professionals and medical consultants to review information documented during the intake process and clarify issues which may assist in determining eligibility.
Plan, organize, and coordinate office activities in a satellite or outreach office; establish procedures for office support functions; prepare and submit required personnel and payroll forms; order supplies and maintain inventories; maintain motor pool and agency vehicle records; open and route mail; track and reconcile office expenditures.
Provide ongoing technical support to Rehabilitation Counselors; administer aptitude and interest tests as directed; attend meetings and case consultations on behalf of the Rehabilitation Counselor as assigned; assist clients in using the resource center to research career information; conduct labor market surveys or studies and other placement activities; represent the agency in the community to explain and promote programs; provide training to lower level technicians and support staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under limited supervision, incumbents independently perform the full range of duties described above in support of a Rehabilitation Counselor or Supervisor a preponderance of the time. Case files are reviewed for completeness and accuracy periodically by the Rehabilitation Counselor. Other work is reviewed for clarification of policies or procedures as needed.
This is the journey level in the series. It is distinguished from the lower-level by a greater variety and complexity of duties; a higher level of independence in dealing with applicants and clients and authorizing expenditures for goods and services; a broader scope of responsibility; and a higher level of judgment and decision making required to monitor and maintain caseload and client budgets, coordinate the intake and eligibility process, and/or function as an office manager in an outreach or rural satellite office.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: interviewing techniques; clerical accounting practices and procedures as applied to monitoring case services and office operating expenses; agency rules of confidentiality in relation to client cases; medical terminology sufficient to identify information pertinent to the eligibility process.
General knowledge of: functions and programs of various social service agencies within the community.
Ability to: work independently under limited supervision; communicate effectively to explain complex policies and procedures both verbally and in writing; conduct interviews to elicit required information; exercise judgment in the evaluation and interpretation of rules, regulations, policies and procedures; coordinate communications with other work groups, both within and outside the agency; research information from a variety of department and external sources; speak publicly in formal and informal settings; identify and understand the needs of persons with disabilities; apply rehabilitation policies, procedures and practices to specific situations.
Skill in: using word processing, database and spreadsheet computer programs
Recruiter Contact Information: Paula Miles - pgmiles@detr.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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| Location | Las Vegas, NV |
| Salary | $47,126.16–$68,653.44 Per Year |