SENIOR REHABILITATION COUNSELOR

The State of New Hampshire

Manchester (NH)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 38,000

Full time

19 hours ago

Be an early applicant

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan

Flexible Spending accounts

Deferred Compensation 457(b)

Wellness program

Life insurance

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Workforce Innovation, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, seeks a Senior Rehabilitation Counselor to supervise casework and provide technical assistance to counselors in a Regional Office. The role includes mentoring, developing employment plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience or an equivalent education/experience mix, and a valid driver's license for

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR 5.5 years of education/experience after high school.
Fields include Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Disability Studies, Human Relations, Social Work, Human Services, Special Education, Vocational Guidance.
Valid driver's license and/or transportation for statewide travel.

Responsibilities

Manage a sizable caseload to ensure timely services and meet rehabilitation goals.
Mentor new counselors with training on federal rules and regulations.
Develop eligibility determinations and countersign eligibility documentation.
Develop Individual Plans for Employment and countersign plans.
Provide consultation and support to subordinate counselors with challenging cases.
Develop functional profiles to determine rehabilitation needs and eligibility decisions.
Implement individual plans following state and federal regulations.

Skills

Case management

Supervision

Coaching mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field

Equivalent combination of education/experience (5.5 years)

Job description

SENIOR REHABILITATION COUNSELOR (Job ID: 53866)

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 nhjobs@das.nh.gov

We'll email you new jobs that match this search

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Education

Division of Workforce Innovation

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation

1 Sundial Ave, Suite 201 N

Manchester, NH 03103

Senior Rehabilitation Counselor

Position#40554

$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 Senior Rehabilitation Counselor.

Summary:

To provide casework supervision, support and technical assistance to subordinate Rehabilitation Counselors within a Regional Office.

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.

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:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

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:

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.

Mentors new rehabilitation counselors by providing training and guidance on the implementation of services based on federal rules and regulations.

Assists Rehabilitation Counselors with the development of eligibility determinations, and countersigns eligibility documentation created by Rehabilitation Counselor I’s.

Assists Rehabilitation Counselors with the development of Individual Plans for Employment, and countersigns plan documentation created by Rehabilitation Counselor I’s.

Provides consultation and support to all subordinate Rehabilitation Counselors with challenging cases.

Develops individual functional profiles for 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 determines rehabilitation needs.

Implements mutually developed Individual 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.

Provides supervision for Regional Office in the absence of the Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor, when necessary.

Represents the agency in interagency collaborative efforts.

For further information please contact Marissa Chan, VR Supervisor, Marissa.Chan@doe.nh.gov .

*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: