This position will have primary responsibility for providing guidance and counseling in a professional manner to individuals with disabilities in order that they may attain and maintain competitive employment in the least restrictive environment in a virtual environment.
The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) will be responsible for ensuring consumer choice throughout the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) process.
The VRC will coordinate rehabilitation services from intake through plan development and placement services.
The VRC will provide consumers with information to facilitate informed choices regarding planned program services.
The VRC will work the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch.
There will be no alternative work schedules under this contract.
Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science, education, or related field, and one (1) year of professional experience in counseling or in a public vocational rehabilitation program required.
A Master's Degree (MA/MS) from an accredited college or university in a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science or education program can substitute for one (1) year of required experience.
Knowledge of the theories and practices in counseling.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications.
Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
Knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of disability groups.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
Ability to interview clients in order to determine eligibility for VR services.
Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical and psychological data Ability to develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and assess test results.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Benefits
Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
effective communicationorganizational skillsrelationship buildingclient counselingdecision making