Description
The State of Vermont, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is seeking bids for the provision of Business Account Manager services for 7 offices statewide. The successful bidder will provide services to DVR eligible consumers, individuals with disabilities, and other populations. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, with an estimated start date of October 1, 2026. The bidder must meet the minimum requirements, including having a mechanism to bill for actual costs, operating in the State of Vermont, and carrying insurance compliant with Vermont's State Insurance Specifications. Some of the key responsibilities of the Business Account Manager include:
• Identifying and facilitating Progressive Employment activities with area businesses
• Developing ongoing relationships with Business Owners, Hiring Managers, Supervisors, and Human Resource Managers
• Providing information on tax credits, Federal Bonding, and other options available to businesses that hire individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment
• Assisting both businesses and DVR consumers with identifying and implementing accommodations in the workplace
• Providing information and referral related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The bidder must also meet the preferred qualifications, including having a proven history of operating a system helping individuals with disabilities secure and maintain competitive employment, demonstrated management and fiscal capacity to operate a statewide program, and experience working with state agencies and departments that serve individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.