Rehabilitation Counselor - Coordinator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse VA Medical Center seeks a Rehabilitation Counselor- TW Coordinator within VHA Vocational Rehabilitation Services. The role operates under supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Service Team Leader in Syracuse, NY, focusing on IPS/SE and recovery-oriented supported employment for Veterans.

Applicants may be referred while meeting education/certification requirements and will be hired upon full qualification. This is a federally staffed, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling with CACREP accreditation or CHEA-equivalent program.
• CRC certification required for GS-12; foreign grads acceptable via CRCC path.
• Experience applying IPS and supported employment models with Veterans.

Responsibilities

• Apply IPS/SE principles and coach Veterans and providers in multiple training methods.
• Conduct in-person coaching, develop community learning events, and lead fidelity reviews.
• Engage Veterans in rehab processes with recovery and employment goals.

Skills

Evidence-based IPS/SE

Coaching and facilitation

Crisis intervention

Veterans employment support

Education

Master's in rehabilitation counseling (CACREP)

Master's in counseling or rehab counseling (CHEA)

CRC certification (CRCC)

Job description

The Rehabilitation Counselor- TW Coordinator is assigned to VHA Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VHA VR) within the Syracuse VA Medical Center and is under the clinical and administrative supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Service Team Leader.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
• Education:
  • A master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling from a rehabilitation counseling program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). If the applicant's degree was granted prior to July 1, 2017, the program must be accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education. OR
  • A master's degree in counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).ORA master's or doctoral degree in a related field of study with course content that emphasized rehabilitation, counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by CHEA. OR
  • Foreign graduates with a degree acceptable by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).
• Certification: Current, full and unrestricted certification as a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) from the CRCC to practice vocational rehabilitation counseling. (COPY OF CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR GS-12)

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

Rehabilitation Counselor, GS-12

Experience: Completion of one year of professional experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs:(a) Ability to apply and teach principles and practices of the evidence-based model of individual placement and support, supported employment (IPS, SE), by engaging others in multiple training methods including hands-on, virtual and telephone trainings, utilizing excellent consultative, facilitative and organizational skills as well as coaching/listening skills.(b) Ability to conduct in person coaching, develop community-wide learning events, and lead mock SE fidelity reviews to provide feedback regarding SE program services and adherence to the SE model.(c) Skill to apply principles and practices of IPS, SE, psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery principles, customized employment and fidelity scale measures to successfully engage Veterans and care providers in the rehabilitation process.(d) Skill to apply advanced counseling skills, crisis intervention and personal and family counseling to intercede on behalf of Veterans, their families and significant others needing specific assistance with employment, housing and finances

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.

Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.