Rehab Counselor I

Department of Marine Resources; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Labor in Maine is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor I for the Portland Vocational Rehabilitation office. You will provide professional vocational rehabilitation services to clients with disabilities and support stakeholders across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, case management, workshops, and collaboration with teams in-person and via Zoom. Local/statewide travel is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• A four-year combination of training, experience, and/or education in vocational rehabilitation program development and implementation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of disabilities and best practices when working with persons with disabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, individuals with disabilities, families, providers, schools, employers and other vendors.
• Proficient in the use of technology, computer programs, and office equipment.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to travel locally and statewide as needed.

Responsibilities

• Managing and completing various clerical tasks including mail, orders, invoices, reports, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintaining a paperless office environment and processing case documentation.
• Gathering, entering, and attaching documentation into a case management system.
• Facilitating workshops and VR Orientation sessions for clients.
• Collaborating with teams and individuals in-person and via Zoom.
• Local and occasional statewide travel is required.

Skills

Disabilities knowledge

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Technology proficiency

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field

Tools

Zoom

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Department of Labor

Job Class Code: 3088

Grade: 19 (Professional/Technical)

Salary: $21.15 - $29.31/Annually *Salary includes 2% Stipend

Location of Position: Bangor, Portland, Augusta depending on successful candidate

Opening Date : October 28, 2026

Closing Date : November 12, 2026

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Do you enjoy working as part of a team to support multiple stakeholders? Are you a strong problem-solver who can identify important details? Are you proficient with using various types of technology and programs? Are you able to organize and prioritize your work independently? If so, the Rehabilitation Counselor I position may be a good career match for you!

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks candidates for a Rehabilitation Counselor I position. This is professional services work involving vocational rehabilitation with persons having disabilities that create barriers to employment.

The professional hired for this position will work in the Portland Vocational Rehabilitation office located at 151 Jetport Blvd.

Primary Responsibilities Include :

• Managing and completing various clerical tasks including but not limited to:
  • Incoming/Outgoing Mail
  • Completing various types of orders (hearing aid, supply, etc.)
  • Requesting and tracking documentation (invoices, medical information, etc.)
  • Completing reports and meeting deadlines
  • Managing updates and maintenance for office equipment (e.g., copier, scanner, postage machine, etc.)
  • Working within a paperless office environment
  • Gathering, entering, and attaching documentation into a case management system
  • Facilitating workshops and conducting VR Orientation sessions for clients
  • Working with teams and individuals in-person and via ZOOM
• Local and occasional statewide travel is required

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of disabilities and best practices when working with persons with disabilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, individuals with disabilities, families, providers, schools, employers and other vendors
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills
• Proficient in the use of technology, computer programs, and office equipment
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Clear, concise and accurate documentation skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Local and occasional statewide travel is required

Minimum qualifications:

• A four (4) year combination of training, experience, and/or education in vocational rehabilitation program development and implementation.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Samantha Fenderson at [e-mail]

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
• Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.

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