"Disability Program Administrator I"

Job Details

Job Title: Disability Program Administrator I

Requisition Number: RE51464

Working Title: CWTP Regional Liaison

Department Name: 40526:Interdisciplinary Human Develo

Work Location: Louisville, KY

Grade Level: 44

Salary Range: $43,805-70,075/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: MA

Required Related Experience: 3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: While there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways.

Shift: Typically 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Mon thru Fri (40 hours/week)

Job Summary: The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky is Kentucky’s Center on Disability. Ready to make a difference? HDI is seeking a Disability Program Administrator I to join our team and support the Community Work Transition Program (CWTP). The CWTP equips rehabilitation staff and local school staff with the training and technical assistance needed to implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements effectively. This position will serve as a CWTP Regional Liaison for the West Central Region of Kentucky (Kentuckian Works/Lincoln Trail). Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing technical assistance and coaching to Employment Specialists (ES), school staff, and vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies with a focus on pre-employment transition service and individualized transition services.
• Delivering ongoing training to Employment Specialists in recording information, activities, and invoices into the CWTP databases.
• Supporting ongoing consultations with vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies and participating school districts to maintain process and procedures of CWTP timelines.
• Identifying and helping remove barriers or gaps in services for students with disabilities.
• Assisting CWTP Director and team with gathering and disseminating information, instructions, and resources.

This is a remote position, with work conducted from a home office. Regular work-related travel is required within the assigned region, with occasional travel to other regions in Kentucky for CWTP team meetings, trainings and related activities. The ideal candidate will reside within or in close proximity to the West Central Region of Kentucky, specifically within the Kentuckiana Works or Lincoln Trail workforce areas. Please ensure all attached documents are accessible documents.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Leadership; planning & organizing; communication (written, oral, listening); judgement; initiative; collaboration & teamwork; attention to detail; dependability. Proficient with Microsoft products.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: Formal training in special education, transition, or rehabilitation counseling; direct service experience providing pre-ETS, transition, or vocational rehabilitation supports.

Deadline to Apply: 09/09/2025