Rehabilitation Counselor II: Targeted Caseload for I/DD

State-of-Maine; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Job summary

State of Maine – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks a Rehabilitation Counselor II with a targeted caseload to serve adults with I/DD in Regions I–III, including Lewiston. You will establish counseling relationships, assess needs, and collaborate with families, employers, schools and service partners to create individualized rehabilitation plans.

The role emphasizes building partnerships, documenting progress in the AWARE system, and helping clients achieve meaningful, competitive

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.

Responsibilities

• Establish a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers.
• Contact 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

Counseling

Communication

Teamwork

Remote work strategies

Time management

Documentation

Knowledge of local labor market

Education

Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation

Job description

State of Maine – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks a Rehabilitation Counselor II with a targeted caseload to serve adults with I/DD in Regions I–III, including Lewiston. You will establish counseling relationships, assess needs, and collaborate with families, employers, schools and service partners to create individualized rehabilitation plans.

The role emphasizes building partnerships, documenting progress in the AWARE system, and helping clients achieve meaningful, competitive