Empowerment-Focused Voc Rehab Counselor

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Education and Labor Cabinet seeks a Voc Rehab Counselor in Bowling Green to perform professional vocational rehabilitation services including eligibility determination, guidance and caseload management for persons with disabilities seeking employment.

This full-time executive branch position requires a master's degree in a related field and may substitute with a bachelor's plus two years of relevant experience; travel within the district is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in rehabilitation or related field required.
• A bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience may substitute for the master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational counseling and assess consumers.
• Coordinate job coaching and services to meet needs.
• Plan delivery of vocational rehabilitation services and monitor Individual Plans for Employment (IPE).
• Maintain case documentation and enter data in Case Management System; travel district-wide.
• Develop referrals and partner with organizations, schools, physicians, etc. to arrange services.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

Master's degree in rehabilitation or related field

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Education and Labor Cabinet seeks a Voc Rehab Counselor in Bowling Green to perform professional vocational rehabilitation services including eligibility determination, guidance and caseload management for persons with disabilities seeking employment.

This full-time executive branch position requires a master's degree in a related field and may substitute with a bachelor's plus two years of relevant experience; travel within the district is expected.