VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR

**Applicants who do not meet the qualifications for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will be reviewed against the qualifications for a Rehabilitation Coordinator, MED02 $53,558 Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Science, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, Occupational Therapy, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience in rehabilitation services, healthcare, or case management. **

Position Summary
The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) will function as the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. The position is responsible for assisting individuals with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities to enter competitive employment. The position works with clients to overcome or manage the personal, social, or psychological effects of disabilities on employment. The position requires individuals to travel for itinerary points and community outreach. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

This position requires on-site employment with no remote or hybrid options available.

Preferred Qualification

• Possession of a Master’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
• Possession of a certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
• Working experience with case management systems
• Working experience with individuals with disabilities
• Working experience with high school students with disabilities
• Working experience developing and conducting presentations for community outreach
• Experience with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Plan (WIOA) specifically pre-employment transition services.

Job Responsibilities and Expected Results

1. Complete all appropriate forms and reporting information in the case management system.  Provides case narratives that explain the progression of the case.
2. Follows agency procedures regarding service delivery and authorization of payments.
3. Identify, document, and report the credentials achieved, skills gained /achieved while in a credential program, or employment achieved when applicable for the student.
4. Develops and maintains referral sources, demonstrates collaborative activities including but not limited to Juvenile Justice facilities, High Schools, and other community resources.
5. Administers or arrange for assessment tools to identify vocational interests and career goals.
6. Provide career counseling to students regarding chosen vocation, by helping students in assessment interpretation and program selection and sharing information on financial aid, social agencies providing support, and other educational institutions, and counseling individuals on time management and goal setting.
7. Counsel students with special needs or at-risk students, individually or in group sessions, concerning social, civic, personal, and educational problems, and refers to alternate sources for assistance.
8. Work with instructors to develop an Individual Written Vocational Plan for special needs and disabled students and monitors program by observing student's progress.
9. Recruit students by developing and making presentations at juvenile justice facilities, school curriculum to regional junior and senior high classes, counselors, civic organizations, social service agencies, and various other interest groups.
10. Develop and maintain referral sources and community contacts.
11. Understand and remain compliant with policies and procedures.
12. Maintain an adequate rate of production in their assigned area and required number of closures.
13. Evaluate job sites, obtain, and utilize current labor market information, establish and maintain rapport with the business community to facilitate work experiences, volunteer opportunities, internships, job shadowing opportunities, or other career exploration activities.
14. Monitor and document job market information, including local industry needs and vocational skill requirements for employment, and maintain confidential student records.
15. Provide satisfactory level of counseling, assistance, and supportive services to assist the client in meeting their employment goal.
16. Assist instructors in obtaining and compiling student follow-up information, attend professional conferences, and workshops, and assist with special school functions.
17. May supervise a small administrative support staff.
18. Preserve the integrity of all employees, clients, and student information. Perform other duties as assigned.
19. Enter and maintain quarterly performance measures.

Key Business Processes

1. Develop and maintain relationships with existing vendors and stakeholders.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with community leaders
3. Maintain and develop referral resources
4. Maintaining accurate records and reports.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to assess medical records to determine vocational placement.
• Ability to articulate results of assessments to client.
• Ability to interact with interdisciplinary teams to provide services.
• Ability to provide career counseling.
• Ability to monitor client progress and document in electronic case file system.
• Ability to interact with community service providers.
• Ability to develop presentations for possible vendors and/or potential referral sources.
• Ability to maintain weekly schedule.
• Ability to exercise responsible discretion to preserve confidential information.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor Individual Plan for Employment.
• Ability to utilize agency policy to provide quality services.