Rehabilitation Counselor II: Impactful, Flexible & Remote

Department of Marine Resources

Lewiston (ME)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 46,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

13 paid holidays

12 days of sick leave

3+ weeks of vacation leave annually

Job summary

The Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services in Lewiston, Maine invites qualified candidates for the full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II position. You will work with adults with disabilities, coordinating services, building employer partnerships, and developing employment plans in a collaborative team, using the AWARE system for documentation.

The role emphasizes client outreach, evaluation, and coordination with local resources to place individuals in suitable jobs within the

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field with 2 years' experience
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with diverse populations

Responsibilities

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 resources to develop and implement a rehabilitation plan leading to employment.
Maintaining accurate documentation using AWARE computer-based client data system.