| Job Title |
Business-enterprise Officer |
| Job Description |
Plans And Directs Self-employment Rehabilitation Programs For
Handicapped Persons Throughout State Or Region: Interviews
Handicapped Applicants To Determine Suitable Job Or Business
Consistent With Applicant's Experience, Training, Aptitude, And
Physical Limitations. Accepts Or Recommends Acceptance Of
Suitable Candidates. Develops Training Methods And Trains
Handicapped Persons In Operation Of Business, According To
Knowledge Of Retail Merchandising Principles And Techniques.
Plans Desirable Locations For Enterprises, Considering Available
Facilities, Traffic Volume, Fixtures And Equipment Costs, And
Character Of Business. Negotiates Lease Or Donation Of Space
With Property Owners And Other Interested Parties. Establishes
Statistical And Accounting Procedures To Evaluate Productivity
Of Business And Success Of Proprietor. Coordinates Activities
With Religious, Charitable, And Other Agencies Carrying Out
Related Programs To Benefit Handicapped Persons. Prepares Public
Information Materials Explaining Program For Radio, Television,
And Printed Media And Presents Lectures To Interested Groups To
Increase Public Awareness Of Handicapped Citizens' Problems.
Confers With State Purchasing Officials To Obtain Fixtures And
Initial Stock For Retail Operations At Most Favorable Prices
Available. Supervises Activities Of Vending-stand Supervisors
(government Ser.) Within Territory Assigned. May Confer With
Contractors And Inspect Construction Of Retail Stands For
Conformity With Contract Provisions.
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