Transition Counselor — Flexible Schedules & Benefits

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

State of South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department invites applications for a role focused on helping individuals with disabilities attain competitive employment through counseling, assessments, and job placement coordination.

The position emphasizes collaboration with diverse stakeholders, development of Individualized Plans for Employment, and ongoing caseload management, all under an inclusive state program with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Psychology or other degree qualifying under CSPD guidelines.
• Ability to counsel and advise students and youth with various physical mental disabilities toward a vocational goal through Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE).
• Should be able to communicate effectively to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, vendors, employers, the medical community, and coworkers.
• Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & assist eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive employment by coordinating services to include vocational counseling, guidance, and direct job placement. (Transition Caseload)
• Conduct and coordinate communication assessments, vocational assessments, career exploration, and job preparation instruction and design individualized plan for employment (IPE).
• Complete caseload management activities weekly
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Assessment

Education

Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Psychology

Job description

State of South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department invites applications for a role focused on helping individuals with disabilities attain competitive employment through counseling, assessments, and job placement coordination.

The position emphasizes collaboration with diverse stakeholders, development of Individualized Plans for Employment, and ongoing caseload management, all under an inclusive state program with comprehensive benefits.