Rehab Counselor II - Bangor

Maine Tech Hub; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Gym membership reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental leave

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources in Bangor, Maine, is hiring a Rehabilitation Counselor II to serve clients with disabilities and collaborate with partners in Hancock County. This full-time role is co-located with the Bangor CareerCenter and focuses on assessment, planning, and job placement support.

The position emphasizes counseling, advocacy, and community partnerships, with strong documentation in the AWARE system and travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation.
• Experience assisting individuals with disabilities, employers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret medical/psychological information for rehab plans.
• Proven skills in coordinating with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Establish counseling relationships with consumers and partners.
• Contact employers and advocate to place clients in jobs.
• Build partnerships in the workforce development system.
• Evaluate information to develop comprehensive rehab plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the AWARE system.

Skills

Remote work strategies

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Flexibility and problem-solving

Knowledge of local labor market

Team collaboration

Prioritization and organization

Detail-oriented documentation

Travel (local/statewide)

Education

Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field

Job description

Job Description

At State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources in Bangor, Maine, United States. This position is advertised for seasonal employees as well.

Job Title: Rehabilitation Counselor II. Department: Vocational Rehabilitation Division, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services. Job Class Code: 3082. Grade: 22 (Professional/Technical). Salary: $26.36 - $33.73 (Hourly - includes a 2% stipend). Location: Bangor, ME. Opening Date: 10/30/2026. Closing Date: 11/16/2026. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Do you enjoy helping others achieve their goals?

• Are you a professional seeking an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment?
• Are you a skilled communicator who enjoys thinking creatively, having autonomy in your work, and developing strong partnerships?
• Are you able to effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks and manage details successfully?

If so, the Rehabilitation Counselor II position may be a great match for you!

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks qualified candidates for a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II position. The candidate selected for this position will work from the Vocational Rehabilitation office co-located with the Bangor CareerCenter. This professional will serve clients with various disabilities in Hancock County to achieve their employment goals and conduct extensive work with partners including individuals with disabilities, families, employers, Clubhouse, and community providers.

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 the 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 knowledge and abilities in assisting individuals with disabilities, employers, and other stakeholders with their employment and workforce needs.

Benefits

• 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.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child‑including fathers and adoptive parents‑receive forty‑two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre‑tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

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.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full‑time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

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.