Post-Secondary Navigator - Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2

Working Title: Post-Secondary Navigator

Job Class: Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job ID : 98011

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/05/2026

• Closing Date : 11/18/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE

• Division/Unit : State Services for the Blind

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00AM - 4:30PM; some evenings and Saturdays may be required based on business needs.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 75% of the time

• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

• End Date : Up to three (3) years

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

State Services for the Blind’s (SSB) mission is to facilitate the achievement of vocational and personal independence by Minnesotans who are blind, low vision, or DeafBlind. We offer a dynamic team-oriented environment where everyone's contribution is key to achieving this mission.

The Post-Secondary Navigator is responsible for designing, implementing, and coordinating individualized and group services that prepare blind, low vision, and DeafBlind students ages fourteen through twenty-one for successful transition from high school into post-secondary education. The position develops and delivers workplace readiness training, self-advocacy instruction, adaptive skills coaching, and college-readiness programming based on federal and state requirements, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The incumbent provides direct services, consults with families and educational teams, develops partnerships with colleges and community providers, and contributes to program evaluation and improvement activities. The role requires substantial independent professional judgment and collaboration with vocational rehabilitation counselors and school personnel, in-person instructional delivery, case documentation, and coordination with Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) initiatives.

This is a temporary unclassified appointment anticipated to last up to three (3) years.

This position requires daily local and weekly statewide travel to meet with customers. There may be some evening and weekend work required to host workshops.

This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This position may be used to fill multiple positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Three (3) years of experience designing, delivering, or coordinating transition-to-post-secondary services, workplace readiness training, or individualized educational or rehabilitation services for students who are blind, low vision, or DeafBlind.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• Experience collaborating with colleges, universities, apprenticeship programs, or community rehabilitation providers to support student success.

• Experience coordinating services with schools, Individual Education Program teams, college disability resource offices, or other educational support partners.

• Experience assessing student needs and planning individualized goals, supports, or training strategies that promote independent living or post-secondary success.

• Experience maintaining documentation, tracking progress, or evaluating program or service outcomes for youth or disability-related programs.

• Experience applying federal or state disability-related laws, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, in an educational or rehabilitation context.

• Incumbent must maintain a valid driver's license and insurance OR have other reliable transportation. Travel arrangements can be made with drivers employed by State Services for the Blind upon request and depending on availability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering or coordinating training in assistive technology, adaptive techniques, or alternative formats (such as Braille, screen readers, or mobility-related tools).

• Experience providing individualized or group services in college readiness, including support with applications, financial aid processes (such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid), or campus orientation.

• Experience developing or facilitating peer support groups, workshops, or cohort-based programs for youth or college students. Experience teaching or coaching executive-functioning skills such as time management, organization, memory strategies, or digital organization methods.

• Experience contributing to program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, or development of training materials, policies, or service procedures.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Driver’s License and Records Check

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

This position requires an Adjustment to Blindness immersion training program. The immersion experience helps new employees understand what’s possible for people who are blind, DeafBlind or visually impaired by allowing them to experience it for themselves. The training takes place at an Adjustment to Blindness training center and can run up to 6-7 weeks.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.