Counselor 1 (T)

Georgia Department of Revenue; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency seeks a Counselor 1 (T) to provide vocational rehabilitation services and guide participants toward integrated employment outcomes. Under supervision, you will assess needs, develop employment plans, and monitor service delivery to ensure timely placement and success.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral field and two years of related experience; preferred candidates may have a Master’s Degree, CRC, and 1 year working with individuals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Services, Education, Special Education or related behavioral field; two years of related experience.
• Preference for Master’s Degree in related field, CRC Credential or eligibility, and one year experience with individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains referral sources.
• Conducts interviews with VR participants (students, applicants, clients).
• Reviews and interprets education, vocation, psychological and medical information.
• Travels within caseload area to meet with individuals and providers.

Skills

Technical Capacity

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Organizational Skills

Thoroughness

Collaboration Skills

Communication Proficiency

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Master’s Degree in related field

CRC Credential

Tools

AWARE

Job description

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Job Title:

Counselor 1 (T)

Agency:

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007135

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$55,000.00 - $57,750.00

Job Description:

**Summary/Objective:**
Under direct supervision, provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilitiestofacilitatecompetitive and integrated employment outcomes.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Develops andmaintainsreferral sources.
2. Conducts interviews with VR participants (potentially eligible students, applicants,and clients).
3. Reviews and interprets education, vocation, psychological and medical information.
4. Travelswithin caseload assignment area to meet with individuals, providers,partnersand otheroutreach.
5. Assistsindeterminingeligibility,identifyingorder ofselection, conducting a comprehensive needsassessment,and developing an individualized plan for employment, authorizing services.
6. Counsels and guides participants throughout the rehabilitation process, including establishing employmentgoals,facilitatingjob search efforts, maintaining contact with clients, and moving the case to closure.
7. Monitors client movement and ensurestimelyprovision of services.
8. Documents accurately andtimelyin AWARE (client information system).
9. Observes rules of confidentiality asstatedby 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. Entersaccurateparticipant 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 servicesin accordance withpolicies and procedures.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequiredofthe employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies:

1. Technical Capacity
2. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
3. Organizational Skills
4. Thoroughness
5. Collaboration Skills
6. Communication Proficiency
7. Flexibility

Required Education and Experience:

GVRA requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Services, Education, Special Education or a related behavioral field to qualify for the position AND two years of related experience.

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:

1. Master’s Degree in a related field (Psychology, Social Services, Education, Special Education, etc.)
2. CRC Credential in good standingor eligibility to obtain certification
3. One year experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Nonerequiredfor this position.

Work Environment:

This joboperatesin 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 employeeis regularly required totalk or hear. The employeefrequentlyis required tostand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employeeis occasionally required tosit; 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, depthperceptionand 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 ahigh-volumeworkload and demandsa high levelof 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 positionoccasionallyrequires 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:

Nonerequiredfor 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, andadditionalchecksrequiredfor 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:

GVRAprovides 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].

GVRA:

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agencyoperatesfive 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:

High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of related experience; or one (1) year of at the lower level Economic Support Cons 2 (SSP051) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The 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.