Vocational Counselor I — Flexible Schedule

State of South Carolina; Cherokee Forest (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible scheduling

Vacation leave 15 days

Sick leave 15 days

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is seeking a qualified professional to help individuals with disabilities achieve competitive employment. This role emphasizes counseling, coordinating services, and designing individualized plans for employment (IPE) to support students and adults.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, guiding career exploration, managing caseloads weekly, and interfacing with employers, vendors, medical professionals, and coworkers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Psychology or CSPD qualifying.
• Ability to counsel and advise students/youth toward vocational goals via IPE.
• Strong communication to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to analyze problems and data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive employment.
• Coordinate vocational assessments, career exploration, and IPE design.
• Complete caseload management weekly.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Counseling & guidance

Communication skills

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Job description

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is seeking a qualified professional to help individuals with disabilities achieve competitive employment. This role emphasizes counseling, coordinating services, and designing individualized plans for employment (IPE) to support students and adults.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, guiding career exploration, managing caseloads weekly, and interfacing with employers, vendors, medical professionals, and coworkers.