VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR - MASTERS - 12162025-73579

Tennessee Department of Human Services; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 48.684 - 60.936; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A governmental organization is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Tennessee. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and provide essential services to individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing individualized rehabilitation plans, and collaborating with local employers. This full-time position emphasizes effective communication and resource management, ensuring successful job placements and customer support.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling required.
• Must complete specific courses within thirty-six months of hire.
• Conduct assessments and develop rehabilitation plans.

Aufgaben

• Collect customer information to determine eligibility for services.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate skills and goals.
• Use counseling to explain vocational information to customers.
• Collaborate with customers to implement rehabilitation plans.
• Monitor local labor market trends for job placement.
• Document customer data and monitor case progress.

Kenntnisse

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Complex Problem Solving

Judgment and Decision Making

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Tools

Computer/Laptop/Tablet

General Office Equipment

Multifunction Printer

Cell Phone

Jobbeschreibung

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Job Information

Opening Date/Time: 12/16/2025 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time: 01/05/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00 - $5,078.00

Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 - $60,936.00

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Cookeville, TN

Department: Human Services

Location of Position: Department of Human Services, Rehabilitation Services Division, Putnam County

Hybrid position.

This position requires a criminal background check.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling.

OR Master's or doctoral program in a related field of study with course content that emphasizes rehabilitation, counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development. Within 90 days of hire, must enroll, at their own expense, in an approved educational plan that will result in the completion of the following courses: Professional Orientation & Ethics in Rehabilitation Counseling, Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities, Theories & Techniques of Counseling within thirty‑six months from the date of hire.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.
• Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions.
• All individuals will be required to produce a transcript at the time of application, which verifies their degree and courses completed.

As a condition of employment, individuals who do not have a master's in Rehabilitation Counseling will be required to complete the following courses: Professional Orientation & Ethics in Rehabilitation Counseling, Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities, Theories & Techniques of Counseling, at their own expense within thirty‑six months of hire.

Overview

An employee in this class is responsible for providing services to individuals with disabilities in the selection, preparation for, and planning of an individual rehabilitation program and arranging services for customers. This class differs from that of a VR Field Supervisor in that an incumbent of the latter supervises employees within this classification. This class differs from that of a Vocational Rehabilitation Case Manager in that the latter coordinates comprehensive services and acts as a liaison and advocate for adult students in a residential vocational training facility.

Responsibilities

• Collect customer medical and psychological information and determine eligibility for services. Monitor local labor market trends to facilitate effective job placement and maximize employment outcomes.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate customer skills, abilities, occupational interests, and goals. Review assessment data to identify appropriate goals and opportunities and direct them toward suitable employment opportunities.
• Use counseling and guidance to interpret and explain medical, psychological, and vocational information to customers. Empower customers to make informed decisions concerning their goals.
• Collaborate with customers to develop and implement personalized rehabilitation and employment plans that align with their vocational and employment goals. Evaluate customer progress and employment readiness and amend plans as needed to ensure successful outcomes.
• Arrange appointments, training sessions, and assessments to facilitate customer participation in vocational programs. Request authorizations for services provided and ensure vendors receive payment.
• Investigate complaints to resolve customer and employer concerns. Document customer data, process case expenditures, and monitor case progress in case management systems.
• Educate employers and the public on rehabilitation services and the employment of individuals with disabilities and promote qualified applicants to employers.
• Cultivate professional relationships with internal staff, vendors, school systems, agencies, institutions, employers, and community organizations to identify potential applicants or available resources and promote rehabilitation services.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Decision Quality
• Resourcefulness
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Situational Adaptability

Knowledges

• Customer and Personal Service

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Complex Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Time Management

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Problem Sensitivity
• Originality

Tools & Equipment

• General Office Equipment
• Computer/Laptop/Tablet
• Multifunction Printer (print/copy/scan/fax)
• Cell Phone

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Government Administration

For more information, visit the link below:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/documents/HRC0017069_VRCM_PutnamBlindVR_1526.pdf