Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Afg, Inc; Fairfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Afg, Inc., a leading provider in vocational rehabilitation counseling, is seeking a full-time Certified Rehabilitation Counselor/Vocational Expert in Fairfield, NJ. The role involves performing evaluations for litigation, interviewing clients, and writing detailed reports. Candidates should have an MA/MS in the field, strong communication skills, and some experience, although mentorship may be provided to new graduates.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in Vocational Rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong communication and report writing skills needed.
• Recent graduates considered with mentorship opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations for employability in litigation cases.
• Interview and assess individuals; gather vocational research.
• Write comprehensive reports and provide court testimony.

Skills

Strong communication

Report writing

Evaluation

Education

MA or MS in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling

Eligibility for CRC certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

AFG & Life Care Associates is a leading provider of vocational and life care planning services, including counseling, testing, evaluation, assessment, case management and expert testimony.

We currently have a full-time opening for a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor/Vocational Expert who has been court qualified, or a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor/Vocational Counselor with the potential to become court qualified, to join our small but busy office located in Fairfield, New Jersey.

As a Vocational Expert, you will perform evaluations for purposes of employability in litigation cases. You will interview and evaluate individuals for cases involving personal injury or divorce and render an opinion regarding their employability in the current job market.

Please Note: This position is hybrid remote. Vocational Experts will be expected to work out of our office in Fairfield, NJ bi-weekly.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Interview, evaluate and assess an individual’s employability in the workforce. This includes administering tests such as aptitude, interest and achievement, and completing a transferable skills analysis.

Gather vocational and labor market research.

Write a comprehensive report summarizing your results.

Provide testimony at court hearings as required.

Manage your own calendar and schedule appointments with individuals and translators as needed.

Education:

MA or MS in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or Rehabilitation Counseling is required. CRC strongly preferred or eligibility for CRC certification.

Experience:

Strong communication and report writing skills is a must.

3-5 years' work experience in Vocational Rehabilitation with a minimum of 3 years' demonstrated job placement experiences preferred but will consider recent grads. We will mentor the right candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year based on experience

Benefits: Health insurance, Paid time off

Send resume for review to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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