Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

Based on your qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following tiers:
Entry Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor:

• Bachelor's degree in a field of study reasonably related to rehabilitation counseling or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with individuals with disabilities and employers and two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Intermediate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor:

• Master's degree in a field of study closely related to rehabilitation counseling and one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities (Closely related fields are defined by Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.).

Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor:

• Meets Intermediate credential requirements plus has a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification.

Annual salary is commensurate with education and qualifications, ranging from $48,510.17 to $55,440.52.

Travel will be required for client meetings, outreach/events, office coverage.

Job Duties:
Entry Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor:

• Introduces clients to the vocational rehabilitation program including program eligibility criteria and clients right and responsibilities.
• Reviews clients medical and/or psychological information to identify employment needs and goals as well as available services and resources.
• Provides vocational counseling, career exploration, and labor market exploration to determine suitable employment goals.
• Meets with clients on a one-on-one basis to problem solve and establish or modify an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
• Provides case management and maintains regular contact with clients, service providers, and collaborative programs, and assess services and IPE progress.
• Manages fiscal resources including authorizing, reviewing, and payment of services.

Intermediate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor:

Same duties as listed above and the following duties:

• Provides case management to clients with complex needs and goals.
• Serves as program liaison for specialized groups.
• Provides guidance to Entry Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors.

Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor:

Same duties listed above and the following duties:

• May serve as back up to the Rehabilitation Supervisor.
• Provides case management to clients with high complexity level.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of Federal and State laws, statutes, rules, regulations pertaining to vocational rehabilitation services.
• At least one year of case management experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Broad knowledge of physical, mental, and cognitive disabilities.
• Familiar with referral and community resources.
• Understands computer access technology and assistive aids & devices.
• Knowledge of occupational opportunities and labor market trends.
• Ability to motivate clients in achieving goals.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Strong time management skills.
• Resourceful and problem solver.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
• Candidate shall have or meet the requirements to obtain prior to their first day of employment, a valid Level One Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS LINK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION: