CERTIFIED VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR

**Applicants who do not meet the qualifications for the Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will be reviewed against the qualifications for a Rehabilitation Counselor, GS06 $36,155 - The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology or a related field; plus, three years of experience in rehabilitation counseling or a related field. **

 

Position Summary

The Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CVRC) will function as the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. The position is responsible for assisting individuals with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities enter into competitive employment. The position works with clients to overcome or manage the personal, social, or psychological effects of disabilities on employment. The position requires individuals to travel for itinerary points and community outreach. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

 

Preferred Qualification

Possession of a Master’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling

Possession of a certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

Working experience with case management systems

Working experience with individuals with disabilities

Working experience with high school students with disabilities

Working experience developing and conducting presentations for community outreach

Experience with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Plan (WIOA) specifically pre-employment transition services.

 

Job Responsibilities and Expected Results

1. Completes all appropriate forms and reporting information in the case management system.
2.  Provides case narratives that explain the progression of the case.
3. Follows agency procedures on client contacts.
4. Follows agency procedures regarding service delivery and authorization of  payments.
5. Ensures compliance with agency policy and procedures encompassing all areas including eligibility determination, individualized plan development, and client contacts.
6. Identifies, documents, and report the credentials achieved, skills gained /achieved while in a credential program, or employment achieved when applicable for the student.
7. Develops and maintain referral sources, demonstrates collaborative activities including but not limited to Juvenile Justice facilities, High Schools, and other community  resources.
8. Administers or arrange for assessment tools to identify vocational interests and  career goals.
9. Provide career counseling to students regarding chosen vocation, by helping student in assessment interpretation and program selection and sharing information on financial aid, social agencies providing support, and other educational institutions , and counseling individuals on time management and goal setting.
10. Counsel students with special needs or at-risk students, individually or in group sessions, concerning social, civic, personal, and educational problems, and refers to alternate sources for assistance.
11. Work with instructors to develop an Individual Written Vocational Plan for special needs and disabled students and monitors program by observing student's progress.
12. Recruit students by developing and making presentations at juvenile justice facilities, school curriculum to regional junior and senior high classes, counselors, civic organizations, social service agencies, and various other interest groups.
13. Develop and maintain referral sources and community contacts.
14. Understand and remain compliant to policies and procedures.
15. Maintain adequate rate of production in their assigned area and required number of closures.
16. Evaluate job sites, obtain, and utilize current labor market information, establish and maintain rapport with the business community to facilitate work experiences, volunteer opportunities, internships, job shadowing opportunities, or other career exploration activities.
17. Monitor and document job market information, including local industry needs and vocati