Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II
State of Vermont
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Brattleboro • Vermont • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $29 - $46 per hour
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Assist high school students and young adults with physical, psychological, or cognitive disabilities in preparing for employment
- Help individuals survey their interest and skills and facilitate career exploratory activities and work experiences
- Assist students in identifying post-secondary employment, education, and training options
- Maintain close working relationships with local area high schools
- Perform assessment, guidance, and counseling
- Assist in finding employment and work experiences, case management, documentation, and collaboration with community providers
Requirements
- Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, special education or counseling, education with a special education focus, or a related counseling field
- One (1) or more years of experience at a professional level in the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities
- Candidates without a degree in Rehabilitation Counseling will be expected to demonstrate successful completion of the following graduate level coursework: 1. Medical or Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities 2. Vocational Counseling 3. Vocational Assessment and Evaluation 4. Job Placement or Occupational Information
- Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position
- Experience in counseling and/or background in employment services is beneficial
- Good computer skills are required and must be proficient in MS Office as well as various video platforms (MS Teams, Zoom, Facetime, etc.)
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
vocational rehabilitationcounselingcase managementassessmentguidancejob placementvocational assessmentoccupational informationpsychosocial aspects of disabilitiesvocational counseling
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationorganizational skillsrelationship building
Certifications
Master's degree in rehabilitation counselingMaster's degree in psychologyMaster's degree in social workMaster's degree in special educationMaster's degree in counseling