Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I, II, III

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Flexible working schedules

Equal Opportunity employer

Job summary

State of Delaware is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to coordinate and provide rehabilitation services facilitating employment for individuals with disabilities. You will assess eligibility using statutory standards and document counseling and guidance throughout the rehabilitation process.

Role involves identifying services, addressing barriers, coordinating with agencies, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social, Health or Behavioral Science, Education, or related field.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in case management using effective counseling or interviewing techniques.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in health or human services disciplines.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in narrative report writing.

Responsibilities

• Provides vocational rehabilitation services and counseling to clients and families.
• Conducts interviews and comprehensive assessments to identify aptitudes and needs.
• Evaluates medical, psychological, educational and vocational data to determine eligibility and services.
• Develops employment rehabilitation plans with goals aligned to client abilities and priorities.
• Identifies barriers to employment and develops strategies to overcome them.
• Delivers individualized services including job placement and training, and evaluates outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with laws, rules, regulations and best practices.
• Coordinates services with agencies, medical facilities, educators and community resources.
• Monitors progress, documents outcomes, and adjusts plans as needed.
• Maintains records and uses case management software to report on client information.
• Meets with clients and families via phone, email, and in-person.
• Interacts effectively across cultures and diverse groups.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social, Health or Behavioral Science, Education, or related field

Tools

Case management systems

Narrative report writing

Job description

Summary Statement

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is responsible for coordinating and providing rehabilitation services leading to employment for eligible individuals with disabilities. The incumbent determines eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services by applying complex statutory and regulatory standards to relevant medical, psychological, educational, and vocational data regarding the individual applicant.

The incumbent will engage with the VR participant throughout the rehabilitation process and document the provision of vocational counseling and guidance. This includes identifying the services necessary for the VR participant to achieve a competitive integrated employment outcome consistent with their abilities, priorities, career pathway, and the local labor market while addressing barriers to employment.

Summary Statement

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is responsible for coordinating and providing rehabilitation services leading to employment for eligible individuals with disabilities. The incumbent determines eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services by applying complex statutory and regulatory standards to relevant medical, psychological, educational, and vocational data regarding the individual applicant.

The incumbent will engage with the VR participant throughout the rehabilitation process and document the provision of vocational counseling and guidance. This includes identifying the services necessary for the VR participant to achieve a competitive integrated employment outcome consistent with their abilities, priorities, career pathway, and the local labor market while addressing barriers to employment.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provides specialized vocational rehabilitation services, counseling, and support to clients and family members that promote successful employment and greater independence.
• Conducts interviews and completes comprehensive assessments to identify a client’s aptitudes, abilities, education level, interests, and to gather or verify other relevant data.
• Obtains and evaluates employment, medical, psychological, psychiatric, social, educational, and vocational information to determine eligibility for and provision of vocational rehabilitation services and identify client needs and appropriate resources.
• Develops employment rehabilitation plans that identify services, establish performance measures, and outline goals that align with each client’s abilities and priorities.
• Identifies barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, or transportation problems, and works with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.
• Provides individualized services such as career counseling, guidance, and job training, and participates in job development and placement programs including contacting prospective employers, placing clients in jobs, and evaluating placement outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with agency, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, professional mandates, and best practices.
• Coordinates and integrates a variety of services with other agencies, medical facilities, educational institutions, and community resources to meet client employment goals and needs.
• Tracks and monitors progress in achieving identified goals and performance measures through regular contact with clients and makes necessary adjustments.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports that clearly and accurately document details and outcomes of each case.
• Uses automated case management systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on client information.
• Meets with clients and family members through telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirement Series

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social, Health or Behavioral Science, Education, or related field.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in case management such as assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individual’s human service needs using effective counseling or interviewing techniques as well as other available resources such as service plans or case management systems.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in health or human services work such as applying theories, principles, laws and practices of health or human services programs and services that assist with and improve life for individuals, families, or communities such as financial support, employment, unemployment, housing, health care, disease prevention, substance abuse, child protective services, physical/mental health treatment and prevention or vocational rehabilitation.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in narrative report writing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS For Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social, Health or Behavioral Science, Education, or related field.
• One year of experience in performing vocational rehabilitation work to assist eligible individuals achieve employment by providing services such as conducting comprehensive assessments, determining eligibility, developing rehabilitation plans, and coordinating or directly providing career counseling, training, or job placement services.
• One year of experience in case management such as assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individual’s human service needs using effective counseling or interviewing techniques as well as other available resources such as service plans or case management systems.
• One year of experience in preparing case summaries and reports that clearly and accurately document findings, supporting facts, and recommendations.
• Six months’ experience in ensuring compliance vocational rehabilitation laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS For Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor III

• Possession of a Masters degree or higher in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social, Health or Behavioral Science, Education, or related field.
• Two years’ experience in performing vocational rehabilitation work to assist eligible individuals achieve employment by providing services such as conducting comprehensive assessments, determining eligibility, developing rehabilitation plans, and coordinating or directly providing career counseling, training, or job placement services.
• Two years’ experience in case management such as assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individual’s human service needs using effective counseling or interviewing techniques as well as other available resources such as service plans or case management systems.
• Two years’ experience in preparing case summaries and reports that clearly and accurately document findings, supporting facts and recommendations.
• One year of experience in ensuring compliance vocational rehabilitation laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.