Counselor 1 Supported Employment

State-of-Georgi; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in Savannah is seeking a Counselor 1 Supported Employment to provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities to facilitate competitive and integrated employment outcomes. Under direct supervision, you will develop employment goals, facilitate job search efforts, and maintain client contact throughout the rehabilitation process.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to confidentiality, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with four years related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, or related field and two years of experience with individuals with disabilities.
• CRC credential and/or Master’s degree preferred; availability of special education certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains referral sources.
• Conducts interviews with VR participants.
• Reviews education, vocation, psychological, and medical information.
• Travels within caseload to meet with individuals and partners.
• Assists in determining eligibility and developing an employment plan.
• Counsels and guides participants through rehabilitation and employment goals.
• Maintains timely documentation in client information system.
• Ensures confidentiality and educates stakeholders about services.
• Provides information about rehabilitation services to educate the public and vendors.
• Enters accurate participant data as directed.
• Monitors authorizations and invoices for services.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Collaboration Skills

Flexibility

Thoroughness

Technical Capacity

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social services, education, special education or related field

Two years of experience with individuals with disabilities

CRC credential (preferred)

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Special Education Certification (preferred)

Tools

AWARE

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Counselor 1 Supported EmploymentAgency:Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation AgencyJob Requisition ID:JR0000000310Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$55,000.00 - $57,750.00Job Description:PLEASE NOTE: WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS FROM SAVANNAH, STATESBORO, BRUNSWICK, WAYCROSS AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO APPLYSummary/Objective:Under direct supervision, provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities to facilitate competitive and integrated employment outcomes.Essential Functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Develops and maintains referral sources.2. Conducts interviews with VR participants (potentially eligible students, applicants, and clients)3.Reviews and interprets education, vocation, psychological and medical information.4.Travels within caseload assignment area to meet with individuals, providers, partners and other outreach.5.Assists in determining eligibility, identifying order of selection, conducting a comprehensive needs assessment, and developing an individualized plan for employment, authorizing services.6.Counsels and guides participants throughout the rehabilitation process, including establishing employment goals, facilitating job search efforts, maintaining contact with clients, and moving the case to closure.7. Monitors client movement and ensures timely provision of services.8. Documents accurately and timely in AWARE (client information system).9. Observes rules of confidentiality as stated by departmental guidelines in the dissemination and interpretation of test results and other case file information.10. Provides information to educate the public, other agencies, vendors, and potential customers about rehabilitation services.11. Enters accurate participant data in the client information system at the direction of the counselor, as well as captures reporting data.12. Processes and monitors authorizations and invoices for rehabilitation services in accordance with policies and proceduresOther Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Competencies:1. Technical Capacity2. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility3. Organizational Skills4. Thoroughness5. Collaboration Skills6. Communication Proficiency7. FlexibilityRequired Education and Experience:High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of related experienceOrOne (1) year of at the lower-level Economics Support Cons 2 (SSP051) or position equivalent.GVRA requires a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Education, Special Education or a related field AND two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.Preferred Education and Experience:Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the required education and experience, possess one or more of the following:Master’s Degree in a related field (Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Education, Special Education, etc.)CRC Credential in good standingSpecial Education Certification in active statusExperience providing Supported Employment servicesSupervisory Responsibility:None required for this position.Work Environment:This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Working Conditions:Incumbents working in this job perform duties in an office setting. This is a 40-hour workweek requirement. The position may involve managing a high-volume workload and demands a high level of accuracy while working with deadlines. Regular attendance is an important part of being successful in this position. Reasonable accommodations can be made available to qualified individuals upon request.Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.Travel:Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.Additional Eligibility Qualifications:None required for this position.Work Authorization/Security Clearance:As a condition of employment with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, you must successfully complete a mandatory federal and national background check, pre-employment testing, and additional checks required for your job.All candidates interested in employment with The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency does not offer sponsorships for current or future employment visas (e.g., H-B1 employment visa).AAP/EEO Statement:GVRA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Reasonable Accommodations:The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request a reasonable accommodation during any step in the hiring process, please contact our HR Team at [e-mail]:The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency operates five integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a primary goal - to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Our programs impact both employers and job seekers. Our bottom line is to tailor our services to fit your needs. And our promise to you is consistent professional service with responsive and responsible follow-up.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, or a closely related behavioral or social science field from an accredited college or university.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.