REHABILITATION COUNSELOR

State of New Hampshire; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Flexible spending

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Life insurance

Generous leave

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Workforce Innovation, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, seeks a Rehabilitation Counselor in Manchester. This full-time role (37.5 hours weekly) offers $25.40–$27.55 per hour and supports individuals with disabilities toward meaningful employment and independence within a defined region.

Responsibilities include counseling, developing employment plans, coordinating services, and managing a diverse caseload in line with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience or 5.5 years of education/experience after high school.
• Education/experience must be in Rehabilitation Counseling or related fields.
• Valid driver's license and transportation for statewide travel.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling and guidance to persons with disabilities and significant others.
• Develops functional profiles from evaluations to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Approves and implements Individualized Plans for Employment.
• Plans and monitors expenditure of funds to secure prescribed services.
• Manages a sizable caseload and documents records to meet regulations.

Skills

Counseling

Career guidance

Case management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Experience in rehabilitation counseling

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

REHABILITATION COUNSELOR (Job ID: 53951)

Stateof New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Education

Division of Workforce Innovation

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation

1 Sundial Ave, Suite 201N

Manchester, NH 03103

Rehabilitation Counselor

Position#13288

$25.40/hour - $27.55/hour

This position is full-time, 37.5 hours a week.

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Workforce Innovation & Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation has a full-time vacancy for a Rehabilitation Counselor.

Summary:

To provide comprehensive services to increase employment potential and optimize personal independence for eligible persons with disabilities within a specified region for the Division of Workforce Innovation, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Other information:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR an equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Disability Studies, Human Relations, Social Work, Human Services, Special Education, Vocational Guidance, or a related field.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license and/or access to transportation for use in statewide travel.

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

• Provides counseling and guidance to persons with disabilities and significant others in order to maximize employment potential and personal independence.
• Develops individual functional profiles of persons with disabilities by collecting and/or prescribing medical, psychological and vocational evaluations and analyzing, interpreting and synthesizing the diverse information obtained to make eligibility decisions and determine rehabilitation needs.
• Approves, implements, and amends mutually developed Individualized Plans for Employment following state and federal regulations and policies, which establish long-term vocational goals, intermediate strategies and objectives, specific services, timelines, costs, providers of service, and program accountabilities.
• Plans, approves and monitors the expenditure of state and federal funds to secure prescribed essential services and commodities to accomplish the Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan.
• Manages a sizable and diverse caseload to ensure timely services and to meet a numerical goal of successful rehabilitations. Documents individual case records to comply with state and federal regulations and policies.

For further information please contact Marissa Chan, VR Supervisor, [e-mail].

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

• *Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• * Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• *State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• *Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• *$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• *Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964