Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Veterans Health Administration

Mishawaka (IN)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 80,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Mishawaka, IN, seeks a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist to promote optimal vocational functioning for Veterans within the community and treatment plans.

The role involves developing personalized employment plans, providing job readiness training, and coordinating with community employers and HUD-VASH staff. Responsibilities include assessing needs, offering job placement services, conducting workshops, and documenting outcomes.

Qualifications

Experience in vocational rehabilitation planning and implementation.
Ability to develop individualized employment plans and strategies.
Experience in job readiness training and job placement services.

Responsibilities

Assess Veterans' vocational needs and employment goals.
Develop employment plans and rehab strategies; provide job readiness training.
Assist Veterans with job searches, resumes, and interview prep; establish relationships with employers.
Coordinate referrals to supportive services and collaborate with HUD-VASH staff and healthcare providers.
Document assessments and outcomes in electronic records.

Skills

Vocational rehab

Job development

Counseling

Motivational interviewing

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist position will be assigned to the Social Work Service, VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System, at the VA Outpatient Clinic in Mishawaka, IN. The focus is to promote optimal vocational functioning of clients within the community, in the context of prescribed job development interventions specified in the clients' treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Assess Veterans' vocational needs, employment goals, and barriers to employment. Develop individualized employment plans and vocational rehabilitation strategies. Provide job readiness training and ongoing job retention support.

Assist Veterans with job searches, resume writing, and interview preparation. Identify suitable employment opportunities and provide job placement services. Establish and maintain relationships with community employers and job training programs. Collaborate with HUD-VASH staff and healthcare providers to coordinate employment services. Coordinate referrals to supportive services to address employment barriers.

Provide therapeutic employment services to Veterans with mental health, substance use, and physical disorders. Apply supported employment practices and motivational interviewing techniques. Conduct employment workshops and vocational skills training sessions. Document vocational assessments, service plans, and employment outcomes in electronic records. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.