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Vocational Specialist Location: Oak Harbor, Washington - Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Type: Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift Compensation: $27.00 - $27.00 per hour Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees. Full-Time benefits of a Vocational Specialist at Skookum include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave Potential shared earning bonus Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities Verizon wireless discount Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees. Skookum is seeking a dedicated and reliable Vocational Specialist with a helpful attitude. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Promote the Skookum mission and educate supervisors, managers, and employees on disability awareness and the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) for Skookum workplaces. Work as a member of a diverse Cross Functional Team consisting of professionals dedicated to servicing a large and diverse number of Skookum sites. Attend meetings with site management and supervisors to review accommodation information of employees for their Federal AbilityOne reports. Support the RVP, recruiters, HR Partners, and site managers in maintaining the AbilityOne disability ratio. Work directly with the employee on required paperwork including, but not limited to, Benefits, HR, and Vocational paperwork throughout employment. Conduct new hire orientation training and collect all related new hire paperwork and place in employee file for the Home Office. Manage a caseload of approximately 90 Skookum employees with a wide variety of disabilities; ensure that these employees are being provided appropriate accommodations to allow them to perform their work successfully. Review and assess disability documentation for applicants and current employees to ensure they qualify under the AbilityOne program. Frequently, this will require phone calls to applicants. Oversee, respond, and follow up on accommodation requests and employee relations in a timely manner. Maintain required documentation for each employee on caseload to include: Federal AbilityOne reports, case notes, accommodation plans, and summaries. Administrative support duties including obtaining new disability documents and preparing for internal and external audit reviews. Make phone calls to physicians, mental health providers, state Voc Rehab agencies, and Veterans Affairs offices to assist applicants and employees with obtaining qualifying AbilityOne documentation. Create and correct AbilityOne reports two weeks before federal deadline. 40% of the Vocational Specialist position is writing. Most of this writing relates to the Federal AbilityOne reports. Assist with crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and safety planning to support employees who are struggling or in crises. Assist emplo