Rehabilitation Counselor II - Multiple Vacancies

Location: Lewiston,Maine,United States

Department of Labor - Bureau of Rehabilitation Services - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Job Class Code: 3082

Grade: 22 (Professional/Technical)

Salary: $24.73 - $31.65 (Hourly)
Location: Statewide - Portland, Lewiston, Augusta

Opening Date: January 16, 2025

Closing Date:  February 2, 2025

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks candidates for two full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II positions. 

This position conducts extensive work with partners including individuals with disabilities, families, employers, Clubhouse, and community providers. 

*The professionals hired for these positions will serve clients in Cumberland and York counties and may work from the Vocational Rehabilitation office closest to their permanent residences (i.e., Lewiston, Augusta, or Portland VR office). RCIIs are required to work in the Portland VR office on Wednesdays each week. Mileage to/from their assigned VR offices will be paid.*

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Given the nature of job responsibilities, certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Primary responsibilities include:  

• Establishing a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers.
• Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and offering incentives and
  assistance to place clients in jobs.
• Building partnerships within the workforce development system.
• Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information, then assessing client needs and
  available resources to develop and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation plan leading to employment.
• Maintaining accurate documentation using AWARE computer-based client data system.

Skills or knowledge required:

• Strategies to effectively work remotely.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the local labor market.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Excellent prioritization, organization and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented documentation.
• Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation and 2 years of experience demonstrating knowledges and abilities in assisting individuals with disabilities, employers and other stakeholders with their employment and workforce needs.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to  Samantha Fenderson, samantha.j.fenderson@maine.gov

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.  In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period.  Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700.  Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME  04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018.  Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included.  Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.  

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including