Rehab Counselor II - Anticipated Vacancy

Department of Labor; United States; Presencial; USD 36 000 - 45 000; Tempo integral

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Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Resumo da oferta

Department of Labor’s Bureau of Rehabilitation Services in Maine seeks a Rehabilitation Counselor II based in Bangor or Houlton to support youth with disabilities in schools and the community toward employment goals.

The role involves collaboration with schools, families, employers and community partners, frequent local travel, and comprehensive rehabilitation planning. Fingerprinting may follow a conditional offer.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation and 2 years of experience assisting individuals with disabilities, employers and other stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Establishing a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers.
• Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and offering incentives and assistance to place clients in jobs.
• Building partnerships within the workforce development system.
• Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information to develop a rehabilitation plan leading to employment.
• Maintaining accurate documentation using the AWARE client data system.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal communication

Remote work

Labor market knowledge

Team player

Time management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Job Class Code: 3082 Grade: 22 (Professional/Technical) Salary: $26.36 - $33.73 (Hourly- includes a 2% stipend) Location: Presque Isle Maine Opening Date: October 1, 2026 Closing Date: October 19, 2026 Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks candidate for a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II.

The person hired for this position will be based at the Bangor or Houlton Career Center and will work with and support youth with a wide variety of disabilities, aged 14-22, in Aroostook county in schools and in the community to reach their employment goals.

This position conducts extensive work with partners including individuals with disabilities, schools, educational partners, families, employers, Clubhouse, and community providers.

Given the nature of the job responsibilities, after a conditional offer of employment is made, certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Establishing a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers.
• Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and offering incentives and assistance to place clients in jobs.
• Building partnerships within the workforce development system.
• Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information, then assessing client needs and available resources to develop and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation plan leading to employment.
• Maintaining accurate documentation using AWARE computer-based client data system.

Skills or knowledge required:

• Strategies to effectively work remotely.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of the local labor market.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Excellent prioritization, organization and time management skills.
• Detail‑oriented documentation.
• Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.

Minimum qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation and 2 years of experience demonstrating knowledges and abilities in assisting individuals with disabilities, employers and other stakeholders with their employment and workforce needs.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit - 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%-95% of employee‑only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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.
• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.86% for Confidential employees. State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Contact information:

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