Career Specialist

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191100
Agency: Commission for the Blind
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AL01
Position Number:: 60026372; 60026768: 60026754
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN07
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE at Answer all application questions completely. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A résumé will NOT be accepted nor reviewed in lieu of a completed State application to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.VETERAN APPLICANTS: Per SC §1-1-550 Veterans Preference: To claim Veteran's Preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty at time of interview. You can include this documentation as an additional attachment with your application.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
The mission of the SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB), established in 1966, is to provide quality individualized vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services, and prevention-of-blindness services to South Carolinians who are blind or have low vision to competitive employment and social and economic independence. Our goal is to become a national model vocational rehabilitation agency for people who are blind or have low vision, demonstrating quality services, accountability, innovation, effectiveness and efficiency.


Do you want a career doing meaningful work that has a positive impact on people's lives? Have you thought about a career in state government but weren't sure how or where to begin? The SCCB is looking for hard working passionate individuals such as you! Every SCCB employee is important and a career with the SCCB will give you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally as you play a crucial role in the delivery of services to South Carolinians with visual impairments.


Within the SCCB the Career Specialists provide career preparedness, workforce preparation, and employment readiness services to individuals who are blind or have low vision towards competitive integrated employment. Coordinates and provides business services to employers in assigned region, following federal and state guidance as part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Serves as a connector between employers and career ready consumers for employment opportunities.

The SCCB is currently recruiting for three Career Specialists. One in each of the following areas: Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston regions of South Carolina. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide career development services to individuals who are blind or have low vision. Conduct employment readiness activities, workforce preparation, and career preparedness instruction. Deliver individual and group instruction related to workplace readiness, interviewing, resume development, job search strategies, and professional skills.
• Develop and coordinate employer partnerships, workforce development activities, and business services. At a minimum, participate in Integrated Business Services Team (IBST) meetings and initiatives. Conduct employer outreach, business needs assessments, disability employment education, disability etiquette training, and Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) development. Provide employers with information regarding workforce resources, available hiring incentives, Federal Bonding, workplace accommodations, accessibility resources, and employment of individuals who are blind or have low vision.
• Develop WBLE, career fairs, and other applicable workforce experiences. Using employer relationships, leveraging the single point of contact approach through IBST's, and/or other appropriate forms of professional contacts, connect the consumer to employment opportunities that align with their vocational goal.
• Document consumer services in the agency case management system. Document business services to include at a minimum, employment activities, employer contacts, WBLE's, and related in the business services activity log. Collaborate with consumer services for consumer updates and the provision of labor market information, through participation in staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties, committee assignments, special projects, administrative responsibilities, emergency response activities, and other duties as assigned.

Frequent in-state travel is required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


State: A bachelor's degree and experience in recruitment, selection, interviewing, sales, workforce development, or a related field.
Agency: Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Human Services, Workforce Development, Business Administration, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Marketing, Communications, or another closely related field.

Must be able to travel throughout South Carolina. Must be able to operate computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, career counseling, employment services, recruiting, human resources, business development, education, or a related field.
• Experience working with individuals who are blind or have low vision.
• Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
• Experience developing employer partnerships.
• Experience coordinating Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLE).
• Experience delivering workshops, presentations, or classroom instruction.

Additional Comments
The SCCB is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited to, lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The SCCB offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children,
• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year*,
• 15 days of sick leave per year,
• 13 paid holidays,
• Paid Parental Leave,
• Relocation reimbursement**,
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs, and
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

*Employees holding FTE status earn additional annual leave the longer they remain employed with the state.


**Eligible new hires from out-of-state may receive up to $5,000 in reimbursements for certain expenses, pursuant to Section 8-11-135 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

A copy of your transcript may be uploaded as an attachment to the application. Upon hiring, candidates must submit official college transcript(s) or diploma(s) for degree(s) obtained. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of my official application. Any misrepresentation will result in my disqualification from employment. I will complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. I further acknowledge that a résumé will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if I have met the qualifications for the position.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that this posting is for three positions in multiple areas. The locations are Columbia, Charleston and Greenville, SC. Please select which office location you are applying for?

• Charleston
• Columbia
• Greenville

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This position classification falls within the state's pay band GEN07 with a hiring range up to $61,065 dependent upon qualifications. If selected, would you accept an offer within this range?

• Yes
• No

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What are your salary requirements? Please be specific.
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Human Services, Workforce Development, Business Administration, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Marketing, Communications, or another closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, career counseling, employment services, recruiting, human resources, business development, education, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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How did you learn of this opportunity?

• Careers.sc.gov
• LinkedIn.com
• Handshake.com
• Current or former employee
• Other

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If you selected Current/former employee or other source above, please provide details.
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