Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

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DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position will report to the Supervisor and provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance to individuals with disabilities to address barriers to employment and gain the skills to enter, gain, or retain employment. This position will serve in a hybrid work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Entry Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor:

• Introduces clients to the vocational rehabilitation program including program eligibility criteria and client’s right and responsibilities.
• Reviews client’s 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 in:

• Federal and State laws, statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to vocational rehabilitation services.
• At least one year of case management experience.
• Physical, mental, and cognitive disabilities.
• Referral and community resources.

Skill in:

• Working with individuals with disabilities.
• Computer access technology and assistive aids & devices.
• Knowledge of occupational opportunities and labor market trends.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Time management.

Ability to:

• Resourcefully problem-solve.
• Motivate clients in achieving goals.
• Utilize excellent interpersonal skills.

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