About the position
Under supervision, provides rehabilitation counseling services, referral services, and resident evaluation to assigned clients. Conducts interviews of assigned clients to identify problems, assess mental and educational status, and select applicable programs. Collects and assesses information about a client's situation and functioning in order to assess his/her abilities, needs, and eligibility for services. Conducts interviews to identify problems, assess mental and educational status and select applicable programs. Coordinates discharge plan in cooperation with team, clients, and their families. Counsels' clients with disabilities, including vocational and psychosocial adjustment counseling, throughout the rehabilitation process. Identifies and develops prospective employment opportunities through assistive technology and job modification methods. Interprets educational, vocational and/or psychological tests in accordance with guidelines. Observes rules of confidentiality as stated by departmental guidelines in the dissemination and interpretation of tests results. Provides information to educate the public, other agencies, vendors and potential customers about rehabilitation services.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains referral sources.
- Conducts interviews with VR participants (potentially eligible students, applicants, and clients).
- Under direct supervision, reviews and interprets education, vocation, psychological and medical information.
- Travel within caseload assignment area to meet with individuals, providers, partners and other outreach.
- Under direct supervision, assist in determining eligibility, identifying order of selection, conducting a comprehensive needs assessment, and developing an individualized plan for employment, authorizing services.
- Under direct supervision, counsels and guides participants throughout the rehabilitation process, including establishing employment goal, facilitating job search efforts, maintaining contact with clients, and moving the case to closure.
- Monitors client movement and ensures timely provision of services.
- Documents accurately and timely in AWARE (client information system).
- Observes rules of confidentiality as stated by departmental guidelines in the dissemination and interpretation of test results and other case file information.
- Provides information to educate the public, other agencies, vendors, and potential customers about rehabilitation services.
- Enters accurate participant data in the client information system at the direction of the counselor, as well as captures reporting data.
- Processes and monitors authorizations and invoices for rehabilitation services in accordance with policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field.
- High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of related experience; or one (1) year of at the lower level Economic Support Cons 2 (SSP051) or position equivalent.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field (Psychology, Social Services, Education, Special Education, etc.).
- CRC Credential in good standing.
- Active Teaching Certification.
- Active Teaching Certification in Special Education.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities.
- Prohibits discrimination and harassment.
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
