SENIOR REHABILITATION COUNSELOR

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan at minimal cost for EMPLOy

Flexible Spending healthcare and child

State defined benefit retirement plan

Job summary

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. The position is based in Manchester, NH and provides supervision and technical support to Rehabilitation Counselors in a regional office.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 1.5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manages a sizable and diverse caseload to ensure timely services and to meet a numerical goal of successful rehabilitations.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field

Job description

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.

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.

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:

In-Band Advancement Available:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria:

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, [e-mail] .

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

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

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)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

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 NH 1-800-735-2964