Rehabilitation Counselor II — Help Clients Find Employment

Department of Marine Resources; Norway; On-site; NOK 343,000 - 439,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Health insurance coverage

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Portland, Maine, seeks two full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II specialists. You will collaborate with clients, employers and multi-disciplinary teams to design tailored vocational plans and support competitive employment outcomes.

The role requires 2+ years of related experience, a background in vocational rehabilitation, strong client communication, and the ability to manage time-sensitive tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field with 2 years’ experience.
• Experience assisting individuals with disabilities, employers and stakeholders with employment/workforce needs.
• Ability to establish counseling relationship with consumers and teams.
• Knowledge of relevant resources and services to develop comprehensive rehab plans.

Responsibilities

• Establishing a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers and their teams.
• Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information, assessing client needs, and developing a comprehensive rehabilitation plan leading to competitive employment.
• Building partnerships within the workforce development system to support clients in competitive, integrated employment.
• Maintaining timely, accurate documentation using a computer-based client data system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client-focused

Adaptability

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Labor market knowledge

Travel required

Education

Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field

Job description

Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Portland, Maine, seeks two full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II specialists. You will collaborate with clients, employers and multi-disciplinary teams to design tailored vocational plans and support competitive employment outcomes.

The role requires 2+ years of related experience, a background in vocational rehabilitation, strong client communication, and the ability to manage time-sensitive tasks