Business Services Consultant (North Central Wisconsin)

Would you like to get out of the office? Are you looking for a fun, flexible work environment that will allow you to use your skills and creativity to make a real difference? Join a team of Business Services Consultants to assist area businesses find workforce solutions and support Wisconsin residents with disabilities achieve their employment goals.

The Division for Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is looking for one full-time permanent Business Services Consultant in North Central Wisconsin (WDA 6). DVR maintains 11 Workforce Development Areas (WDAs) across the state where teams of DVR staff work together to assist Wisconsin residents with disabilities achieve their employment goals.

The person hired into this position can choose a headquarter location in Rhinelander, Stevens Point, Wausau, or Wisconsin Rapids. See all DVR office locations. Applicants will be asked to select their preferred headquarter location(s) during the application process.

The Business Services Consultant position includes a blend of remote work, community-based work, and work from a headquarter location. A typical day might involve travel to a business location in the community, a local Job Center or a DVR office, coupled with the opportunity for remote work. Frequent local travel is required, in addition to occasional travel to other locations in the state (training, conference attendance, etc.). Mileage reimbursement is available while in travel status. The reimbursement amount will be based on distance traveled from the headquarter location.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar permanent, project, and/or LTE vacancies.

The Business Services Consultants (BSC) will engage in outreach to Wisconsin businesses within the assigned WDA, learn about business needs and challenges, inform businesses about the opportunity to connect to and benefit from DVR talent, connect businesses to additional workforce resources, and craft solutions and services that meet business expectations and needs. The BSC will offer consultation, information, and support to DVR teams regarding labor market information, industry sector needs, business expectations, and employment opportunities. In partnership with businesses, the BSC will forge solutions to business workforce needs for disability-specific information and services, such as how to connect with talent, training opportunities, tax incentives, services available through DWD and other workforce partners, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and strategies to enhance diversity and inclusion. The overarching purpose of DVR Business Services is to positively impact employment of individuals with disabilities and meet WI business' need for talent and other workforce solutions. The position includes a significant degree of self-scheduling which will determine the work of the day. For the full list of duties, see the position description.

Starting salary is between $51,438-$56,638 annually depending on qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits. For more benefits information, view our benefits overview, or more in-depth benefits e-learning.

A 12-month probationary period will be required. The classification title for this position is Employment and Training Specialist (schedule 12, range 64). This position is not represented in a collective bargaining unit and is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment. Starting pay may vary for current state employees.

We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DWD to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e. a US citizen or national or a lawful permanent resident) at the time of appointment. DWD does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. This is not a contract position. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

It is very important that you specify your experience for the qualifications that are marked with asterisks (*) in your letter and resume as these qualifications will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process. Additional qualifications may be evaluated in subsequent steps.

You will need to have experience in:

• Organizing and prioritizing tasks to successfully manage a workload
• Promoting products, services, or programs to businesses and workforce/community partners (i.e., recruitment, sales/marketing, account manager, or other relevant experience)
• Working in collaboration with teams or groups to accomplish shared goals
• Effectively communicating with others from a variety of backgrounds
• Working with employment processes to find talent, retain talent, and/or ensure appropriate staffing (ie; hiring, talent acquisition/recruitment, employment specialist services, helping individuals obtain/retain employment, supporting diversity/equity/inclusion programs, etc.)
• Establishing and developing relationships with businesses

It would be nice to have experience in any of the following:

• Using labor market information (LMI) to inform decisions
• Delivering/sharing information with employers and community partners through presentations and trainings
• Developing solutions to disability and employment-related issues, or other barriers to employment-such as accommodations, training, accessibility
• Working with individuals with disabilities (paid or unpaid)

Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. That will prompt you to access your existing account or create a new account. You will be asked to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications as part of the application process. It is important that these materials clearly illustrate how your qualifications relate to the qualifications of this job. Additional guidance on developing your resume and letter of qualifications (including a template) is available at this link.

Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to update your materials.

What happens next? A panel will review your application materials to determine your eligibility for further consideration in the selection process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, which is typically a virtual interview.

If you have questions, please email [email protected].

DWD is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM (central standard time) on Monday, June 5, 2023.