Veterans Rehabilitation Counselor: Empower Independence

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Rehabilitation Counselors to support veterans with disabilities through counseling, assessment, and individualized service plans.

The role emphasizes promoting independent living, community reintegration, and recovery through evidence-based approaches. Qualified candidates hold CACREP or CHEA-accredited master’s degrees with CRC certification or eligibility, and experience in vocational placement and disability services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from a CACREP-accredited program or equivalent CHEA-accredited program.
• Current, full CRC certification from CRCC or pursuing certification as allowed for graduates.
• Experience or demonstrated KSAs in rehabilitation counseling, disability rights, and vocational job placement.
• Ability to develop individual service delivery plans using labor market data and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational rehabilitation counseling to veterans with disabilities.
• Develop and implement individualized service delivery plans.
• Assist with community reintegration and independent functioning.
• Apply evidence-based counseling practices to promote employment outcomes and independence.

Skills

Human development

Counseling theory

Assessment planning

Job development

IPS strategies

Education

CACREP Master’s

CHEA-accredited Master’s

Related-field Master/PhD

CRCC certification eligibility

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Rehabilitation Counselors to support veterans with disabilities through counseling, assessment, and individualized service plans.

The role emphasizes promoting independent living, community reintegration, and recovery through evidence-based approaches. Qualified candidates hold CACREP or CHEA-accredited master’s degrees with CRC certification or eligibility, and experience in vocational placement and disability services.