Transition & Vocational Rehab Counselor

State of Wyoming; Evanston (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to interview and assess clients, interpret evaluations, and develop individualized rehabilitation plans. You will collaborate with physicians and schools to create an Employment Plan with measurable outcomes, while coordinating with employers for job placement and coaching.

Travel between Evanston and Bridger Valley is required to support changing caseloads and ensure client success, with duties spanning counseling, transition

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling or Social Services
• 0-3 years of progressive work experience in Vocational Rehabilitation
• Background check may be required

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess clients to determine needs and abilities.
• Interpret medical and psychological evaluations for eligibility.
• Develop rehabilitation plans with physicians and monitor client progress.
• Create an Individualized Plan for Employment with defined outcomes.
• Coordinate with schools and employers to provide transition services and job coaching.

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position interviews and assesses clients to determine individual needs, abilities, and eligibility for services by interpreting medical and psychological evaluations. Responsibilities include providing clients with information regarding available services and eligibility requirements to support informed decision-making and client choice.

The position utilizes vocational assessments, rehabilitation counseling, and supportive services to empower clients in achieving independence and employment goals. Duties include developing rehabilitation plans in coordination with physicians, monitoring client progress, and assisting clients in creating an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) with clearly defined employment outcomes, progress measures, and identified client and counselor responsibilities.

This role collaborates with local school districts and educational institutions to provide transition services for students and youth with disabilities. Additional responsibilities include working with employers to identify appropriate employment opportunities, providing job coaching and training, and delivering post-employment services to help clients maintain successful employment.

The position also conducts financial needs and resource assessments to determine client participation in rehabilitation program costs and provides ongoing counseling throughout the rehabilitation process to ensure client needs are effectively addressed.

Services will be provided to participants in both the Evanston office and the Mountain View office with extensive travel between Evanston and the Bridger Valley to meet the needs of the changing caseload.

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Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: 307-473-3270

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Interviews and assesses clients to determine needs and abilities.
• Interprets medical and psychological evaluations to determine eligibility.
• Provides clients with an overview of services provided and what they may be eligible for to ensure client-informed choices.
• Utilizes vocational assessment and information, along with rehabilitation counseling, to support and empower clients to achieve empowerment and independence.
• Develop a rehabilitation plan in conjunction with Physicians and monitor client progress.
• Works with clients to develop an Individualized Plan for Employment with clearly defined employment outcomes, criteria needed to evaluate progress toward achieving employment, client responsibilities, and counselor responsibilities.
• Collaborates with local school districts and other educational institutions to provide transition services to students and youth.
• Works with employers to find suitable opportunities for clients.
• Provides job coaching skills and training to support the client's move to employment.
• Provides post-employment services to clients needing short-term services to enable them to retain current employment.
• Conducts financial needs and resource assessments to determine if the client will be required to participate in the costs of the rehabilitation program.
• Provides counseling during the clients' rehabilitation program to ensure that all clients' needs are being met.

PREFERENCES:


Preference may be given to candidates who are qualified to sit for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) exam.
Preference may be given to candidates with knowledge of local employers and educational institutions.
Preference may be given to candidates with experience usingGoogle and Microsoft software.


KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of industrial, commercial, and professional occupations suitable for disabled persons.
• Knowledge of available training facilities and employment opportunities for a variety of occupations.
• Knowledge of the psychological and social issues of the disabled.
• Knowledge of client data collection.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the area of specification.
• Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation programs and procedures.
• Knowledge of the services offered by various community organizations.
• Skilled in creating and conducting presentations.
• Ability to track and maintain monthly expenses related to client needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor'sDegree (typically in Counseling or Social Services)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Vocational Rehabilitation)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm all newly hired employees' eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
• Former State of Wyoming employees who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.

053-Department of Workforce Services - Administration - Vocational Rehabilitation

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resource Contact: 307-473-3270