Vocational Rehab Counselor: Empower Visually Impaired

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Vacation leave (15 days)

Sick leave (15 days)

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Relocation reimbursement

State Retirement Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB) seeks a dedicated Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to support blind or visually impaired individuals toward meaningful, competitive employment and greater independence.

As part of a mission-driven team, you will assess needs, develop individualized employment plans, coordinate services, and build strong partnerships with community and state agencies to ensure timely, high-quality services and positive outcomes for clients across South Carolina.

Qualifications

• State: A bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in career counseling or related case management.
• Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a combination of related Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education or Human Services and at least 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or workforce development.
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).

Responsibilities

• Provide Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and guidance and service coordination to blind and visually impaired consumers leading to competitive integrated employment.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with community partners, other state agencies, businesses, and referral sources. Assist with agency events.
• Determine eligibility of assigned Vocational Rehabilitation cases.
• Develop and implement an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) with each eligible consumer utilizing informed choice.
• With each consumer, complete an initial assessment of rehabilitation needs and establish an appropriate vocational goal using the O*NET Interest Profiler.
• Provide vocational counseling and guidance towards the achievement of successful outcomes. Coordinate services and caseload management to promote timely, quality service delivery.
• Input case data accurately and timely into the case management system to ensure the accuracy of federal and state reporting.
• Continuously partner and communicate with the Employment Consultant to set up and coordinate trial work experiences, work-based learning experiences, on the job training, internships, apprenticeships, job readiness training, job search assistance, and job placement services.
• Ensure purchased goods and services are pre-authorized and delivered in a timely manner in accordance with the consumer’s Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
• Ensure all cases are closed appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vocational counseling

Case management

Community outreach

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB) seeks a dedicated Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to support blind or visually impaired individuals toward meaningful, competitive employment and greater independence.

As part of a mission-driven team, you will assess needs, develop individualized employment plans, coordinate services, and build strong partnerships with community and state agencies to ensure timely, high-quality services and positive outcomes for clients across South Carolina.