DSHS DVR Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor

Washington State ESD; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A state department of social services is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor to manage teams providing vocational support to individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing budgets, and ensuring quality service delivery. A Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or related fields, along with relevant experience, is required. This role offers competitive benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

5% premium pay

Free ORCA card for transportation

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• A Master's degree related to vocational rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work units and case assignments for rehabilitation.
• Develop and monitor the unit budget.
• Conduct performance evaluations of staff.

Skills

Vocational counseling

Job placement

Vocational assessment

Education

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling

Current Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor by CRCC

Job description

Overview

DSHS DVR Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor
Are you a leader with a desire to support students, youths and adults with disabilities by providing vocational rehabilitation services that assist them in obtaining and maintaining employment?

Join the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) in SeaTac as a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor. You will supervise an office, or group of small offices, of vocational rehabilitation counselors and other staff that comprise an organizational unit in the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services to students, youth, and adults with disabilities. Under the general direction of a DVR Regional Administrator, you will supervise unit administrative and case services budget allotments with binding signature authority and distribute/redistribute funds according to availability and needs. You will also provide individual training and direction to vocational rehabilitation counselors and other staff.

The Supervisor develops and maintains external organizational working relationships required to integrate vocational rehabilitation service delivery within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which co-enrolls clients into their services. This includes assigning and monitoring community liaison roles to journey vocational rehabilitation counselors who must also maintain close working relationships with specific organizations.

King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work units with responsibility for scheduling work, assignment of cases, methodology of case handling and the integration of all services necessary for successful rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities
• Develop unit budget; assign funds accordingly and monitor expenditures of funds for consistency with agency policy
• Responsible for review and required approval authority for specified individualized plans for employment; conducts case services and fiscal review on a regular basis; explains and interprets policy to staff
• Provide training and coaching on an individual counselor or unit level to develop and enhance skill, knowledge and performance expectations through the total rehabilitation process, including, specials programs such as, supported employment, rehabilitation engineering/assistive technology, school-to-work transition, and independent living as mandated by federal and state regulations
• Monitor individual counselor and unit work plans, reporting progress to the Area Administrator on a regular basis
• Conduct performance evaluation of staff within the unit
• Gather and assimilate information for representation of the Department in Fair Hearings
• Respond to subpoenas, dispositions and/or make court appearances on behalf of the Department
• Participate in statewide, regional, and unit staff meetings, classes, workshops, agency training, professional workshops, and conferences

Qualifications

Professionals with the following should apply: Four years of paid experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor or similar paid experience in vocational counseling, job placement, vocational assessment, or other areas of rehabilitation counseling. This experience may be gained either before or after obtaining the qualifying education or CRCC certification.

One year of paid experience may be substituted with unpaid experience consisting of:
-Direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center
-Direct service or advocacy activities that provide such individuals with experience and skill in working with individuals with disabilities

AND

A Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, counseling, or a field related to vocational rehabilitation (such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of individuals with disabilities).

The following Master’s degrees will qualify:

• Rehabilitation Counseling
• Psychology with an emphasis/major concentration of coursework in one of the following areas:

• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• School Psychology
• Social Work
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Marriage, Family and Child Counseling
• Counseling, regardless of emphasis

• Education with an emphasis/major concentration of coursework in one of the following areas:

• Rehabilitation Counseling
• Special Education
• Educational Counseling
• Counseling and Guidance
• Mental Health Counseling
• Community Counseling
• School Counseling
• Vocational Evaluation

OR

A current Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).

OR

A Master’s degree with at least 18 quarters and 12 semester credit hours specified as follows:

• ONE graduate course with a primary focus on the Theories and Techniques of Counseling
• THREE graduate courses, each with a primary focus on one of the following areas:

• Occupational Information
• Job Development and Placement
• Medical Aspects of Disabilities
• Foundations of Rehabilitation
• Psychological Aspects of Disabilities
• Personal and Vocational Adjustment

• TWO graduate courses, each with a primary focus on one of the following areas:

• Assessment
• Research Methodology
• Vocational and Career Development
• Community Resources
• Case Management
• Delivery of Rehabilitation

The Department of Social and Health Services’ vision requires equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact [e-mail] and reference project number 07075.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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