Impactful Voc Rehab Counselor: Help People Find Work

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Education & Labor Cabinet, is seeking a Voc Rehab Counselor in Glasgow, KY. The role involves professional vocational rehabilitation services, eligibility determinations, counseling, and caseload management for individuals with disabilities seeking employment.

Responsibilities include vocational counseling, coordinating services, ensuring job placements aligned with individual strengths, and maintaining documentation, with occasional travel across the district.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, sociology, or related field as required.
• Substitution rules allow a bachelor's degree with additional experience in rehabilitation fields.

Responsibilities

• Provides vocational counseling and guidance to consumers.
• Evaluates and interprets reports to determine eligibility and needs for services.
• Coordinates appointments for consumers and facilitates job placement.
• Plans delivery of services based on assessments and Individual Plans for Employment (IPE).
• Maintains case documentation and monitors caseload budgets.
• Implements policies, state and federal laws, and records in management systems.

Education

Master's degree in rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, or related field

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Education & Labor Cabinet, is seeking a Voc Rehab Counselor in Glasgow, KY. The role involves professional vocational rehabilitation services, eligibility determinations, counseling, and caseload management for individuals with disabilities seeking employment.

Responsibilities include vocational counseling, coordinating services, ensuring job placements aligned with individual strengths, and maintaining documentation, with occasional travel across the district.