PERT Rehabilitation Counselor - #WWRW0481

Virginia AG; Virginia; On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Flexible spending accounts

VRS retirement

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Annual leave

Family personal leave

Employee discounts

Accommodations per ADA

Job summary

Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs in Virginia is seeking a PERT Rehabilitation Counselor at Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center to provide personalized vocational rehabilitation and employment services.

You will deliver case management, counseling, and education, supporting individuals toward economic independence while coordinating plans and services with partners and clients.

Qualifications

• Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field, or CRC credential.
• Knowledge of disability issues, counseling techniques, and ADA compliance.
• Experience with transition services and youth education needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage vocationally focused services and plans.
• Coordinate employment plans, monitor progress, and counsel for successful outcomes.
• Lead on Monday PERT intakes and support Credential Week intakes as needed.

Skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Effective communication

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

CRC credential

Tools

Windows software

Job description

Title: PERT Rehabilitation Counselor - #WWRW0481

State Role Title: Counselor II

Hiring Range: Starting Salary $58,345 commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn

Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Empower individuals with disabilities to achieve independence, meaningful careers, and brighter futures by joining WWRC as a PERT Rehabilitation Counselor, where your guidance and advocacy can transform lives through personalized vocational rehabilitation and employment services.

Why Join Us?

• Purposeful work that strengthens services for Virginians
• Engaged, inclusive, and team-oriented environment
• Robust and competitive state benefits

Job Duties:

We provide people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize optimal personal independence and employment. We apply our shared values; Ethical, Engaged and Effective, to everything we do.

The Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a PERT Rehabilitation Counselor.

This position provides Case Management/Counseling services to support a program of individualized rehabilitation services. Services provided include but are not limited to; education, technical assistance, and vocational training and instruction, vocational evaluation, medical and therapeutic services, and assistive technology services that will empower WWRC consumers to achieve their desired levels of economic self-sufficiency and independence consistent with abilities and informed choices.

Key responsibilities include:

• This role develops, implements, and manages vocationally focused services; coordinates Individualized Plans for Employment that outline goals, services, costs, and sponsors; and supports clients in minimizing or adjusting to disability-related barriers to achieve employment, career advancement, and upward mobility.
• The position also integrates PERT on-site evaluations, transition services, and virtual instruction within WWRC, while promoting a proactive, collaborative, client-centered transition process aligned with PERT goals and agency priorities. In addition, the Vocational Counselor leads Monday PERT intakes and co-leads Sunday Credential Week intakes with fellow counselors, serves as a substitute for the Center Testing Coordinator when needed, and completes other responsibilities, special projects, and assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Key Duties

Case Documentation

• Document services clearly and concisely, reflecting customer input and meeting federal, agency, and WWRC documentation standards.

Employment Planning & Coordination

• Work closely with customers and service providers to develop employment plans and coordinate timely, effective services.
• Monitor progress and provide counseling to support successful employment outcomes.

Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field or current CRC credential required.

Knowledge:

• Considerable knowledge of the social, economic, medical, vocational, and emotional issues impacting persons with disabilities; interviewing, evaluation, and counseling techniques; methods and tools for career counseling and exploration; ADA compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of the transition process and related programs.
• Knowledge of education and rehabilitation needs of youth and young adults with disabilities and their families in the transition process.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer software.

Abilities:

• Collaborative problem-solving skills and abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and the professional community.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple and sometimes unrelated responsibilities in a timely manner; to prioritize duties and exercise responsible judgment with minimal supervision.

Additional Considerations

• As needed contact with students, parents, school-based transition staff, service providers, and the public both inside and outside of State government. The purpose of contacts is to provide coordination of services leading to employment for persons with disabilities.

Special Instructions

Master’s level transcripts or copy of current certification, if applicable, must accompany the application. Please note that the transcripts must display the date that the degree was awarded. Copies of degree are not accepted in lieu of the above.

• This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
• A fingerprint based criminal history check will be required of the finalist.

Benefits

• WWRC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include your choice of health insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, VRS retirement, employer paid basic group life insurance, employee paid optional group life, 13 paid holidays, Sick Leave, Annual Leave, Family Personal Leave, employee discount programs, and much more!
• Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.
• Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.