Transition Counselor (Orangeburg) - REPOST

State of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Descripción de la vacante

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department seeks a qualified professional to help individuals with disabilities achieve competitive employment through counseling, assessment, and job placement. You will coordinate services, conduct vocational and communication assessments, design Individualized Plans for Employment, and manage a weekly caseload.

The role emphasizes collaboration with consumers, vendors, employers, and the medical community to support meaningful career outcomes and

Formación

• Master's degree required or equivalent CSPD-aligned qualification.
• Ability to counsel and advise students and youth toward vocational goals via IPE.
• Clear communication to build relationships with consumers, vendors, employers and coworkers.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to define problems and analyze data.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Counseling

Communication

Caseload management

Educación

Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Psychology or CSPD guidelines

Descripción del empleo

Job Responsibilities

Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance!

In this position you will perform the following job duties:

• 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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• 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) and consideration of the consumers' interest, abilities and needs.
• 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.

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.