Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor & Team Lead

Veterans Benefits Administration; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Benefits Administration in Buffalo seeks a Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to lead the VR&E program, supervise staff across out-based locations, and manage contracts to ensure high-quality counseling, evaluation, and case management services.

You will collaborate with universities and training providers, analyze data to address service concerns, and guide teams in program planning, staffing decisions, and performance reviews at the division level.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field.
• Experience supervising VR&E staff and managing contracts.
• Ability to interpret data and coordinate with partner institutions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises VR&E staff at out-based locations and Regional Office.
• Manages administration and workflow of the VR&E Division program.
• Collaborates with universities and training providers to resolve training issues.
• Develops multi-year plans and evaluates contract quality reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Contract management

Data interpretation

Education

Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field

Job description

The Veterans Benefits Administration in Buffalo seeks a Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to lead the VR&E program, supervise staff across out-based locations, and manage contracts to ensure high-quality counseling, evaluation, and case management services.

You will collaborate with universities and training providers, analyze data to address service concerns, and guide teams in program planning, staffing decisions, and performance reviews at the division level.