Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Great Lakes Inter Tribal Council INC.; Ashland (WI); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

STD insurance

LTD insurance

401k retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council seeks a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation services to Native Americans with disabilities in Ashland, WI. This full-time, in-office role supports employment outcomes, requiring daily client interaction and interagency collaboration.

The counselor will build individualized employment plans, arrange evaluations, and coordinate with employers to place clients in suitable positions.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, Human Services, Social Work or related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in human services is preferred.
• Experience with a Native American Tribal organization and/or non-profit agency desirable.

Aufgaben

• Determine eligibility of Native Americans to participate in vocational rehabilitation and communicate eligibility.
• Provide ineligible individuals with alternative resource suggestions and complete documentation.
• Develop and manage caseload in rehabilitation services including counseling, evaluation, training, and job placement.
• Review client medical, psychological, and vocational information; arrange assessments as needed.
• Develop and implement an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) with clients; coordinate with agencies.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Time management

Self-motivation

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Professional demeanor

Stress tolerance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, Human Services, Social Work or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) is a non‑profit organization formed by the Native American Tribes of Wisconsin. We serve all WI tribes by providing administration of grant‑funded programs either directly or with sub‑grants. Programs serve a range of functions from Children to Elders. Our Mission is: To Enhance the quality of life for all Native People.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Full‑time exempt opportunity working Monday through Friday, 40–45 hours per week, in our Ashland, Wisconsin office. This position is not remote.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor provides a full range of vocational rehabilitation services to eligible Native Americans with disabilities to achieve successful employment outcomes. Pursue and maintain cooperative relationships with other agencies. Daily attendance is an essential function of this position. This position is in our Ashland, Wisconsin office, supporting the Bad River and Red Cliff tribal communities.

Job Summary

The role requires daily attendance and maintaining cooperative relationships with other agencies while offering comprehensive rehabilitation services.

Principal Duties

• Determine eligibility of Native Americans to participate in vocational rehabilitation and communicate eligibility to prospective clients.
• Provide ineligible individuals with alternative resource suggestions and complete necessary documentation.
• Develop and manage caseload in the provision of vocational and rehabilitation services to eligible Native Americans with disabilities including vocational counseling, planning, arranging vocational evaluation and training, documenting casework, and providing job placement and follow‑up to job ready individuals.
• Gather, review and analyze client’s medical, psychological, and vocational background information; arrange for and purchase additional vocational evaluation and/or psychological assessments as necessary.
• Review current job market information and evaluation data with clients to increase understanding of opportunities available and identify employment options that are most practical to pursue.
• Develop and implement an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) in cooperation with clients; provide and coordinate services with other agencies necessary to implement the IPE; contact employers for client placement opportunities.
• Provide ongoing vocational and personal counseling and support to assist clients in completing the rehabilitation plan; counsel clients on the job search process; contact employed clients and identify other support needed to ensure continued employment success.
• Develop and maintain ongoing working relationships with other public and private agencies that may have responsibilities and/or the ability to provide services to individuals with disabilities.
• Contact employers within assigned geographical area to promote the job placement of disabled individuals and develop on‑the‑job training programs; explore current employment opportunities for the disabled.
• Complete necessary documentation for all casework activities to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, and procedures and a complete and accurate client file; communicate with other agencies as necessary on case progress.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, Human Services, Social Work or related field required or a combination of relevant education and equivalent work experience. Minimum of two years’ experience in human services is to be considered. Experience with a Native American Tribal organization and/or non‑profit agency desirable.

Applicants must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; professional demeanor and appearance; problem‑solving skills; ability to manage time effectively; self‑motivation; ability to work effectively under pressure; ability to build positive work relationships with internal and external customers; ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of people. They must apply advanced reasoning skills to problem solving, apply logic to solving various computer related issues, and follow routine instructions. Must be able to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation with adequate insurance and ability to travel. Frequent local travel is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $45,000 – $48,000 annually with benefits including: Annual/Personal Leave and Holiday Pay; Health, Dental, Life & AD&D, STD and LTD Insurance and 401k Retirement Plan.

Background Check

Background check required prior to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Great Lakes Inter‑Tribal Council (GLITC) is an equal opportunity employer applying Native American Preference as defined in Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 44‑66 and 47, and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of GLITC to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications of the job applied for, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. As an equal opportunity employer, GLITC intends to comply fully with all federal and state laws and the information requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. Disabled applicants may request a needed accommodation from the representative of the Human Resource Department, PO Box 9 Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538 or phone (715) 588‑1069 or (800) 472‑7207.