Career Counseling Specialist (VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist)

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

44d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is hiring a Career Counseling Specialist! This role is based in Lincoln and also provides coverage for the Beatrice office, so there is regular travel to Beatrice and the surrounding areas. You’ll assist individuals with disabilities in preparing for, finding, and maintaining meaningful employment by providing career counseling, supporting personal and workplace adjustment, and helping clients explore their strengths and career options. You’ll be part of a collaborative, experienced team that believes in potential and works every day to help people realize theirs. If you’re empathetic, a strong communicator, enjoy creative problem-solving, and value building relationships with both clients and community partners, this could be a great fit for you. Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Requirements

• Service Specialist : Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of work experience related to the essential functions of the position.
• Rehabilitation Specialist : Master’s degree with emphasis in one of the following areas: Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling and Guidance, or another field that reasonably provides competence in the employment sector, in a disability field, or both.

Nice To Haves

• Service Specialist : Experience working with, and advocating for, people with disabilities. Ability to manage high volume of cases and provide case management services while collaborating with a variety of stakeholders. Bilingual in English/ Spanish.
• Rehabilitation Specialist : Master’s degree in related field and progressively responsible experience working with, and advocating for, people with significant disabilities. Ability to mentor others in managing high volume of cases and providing quality case management services. Bilingual in English/ Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Conducts employment discussion and career exploration to assess client strengths and barriers, vocational interests, aptitude, skills, preferences, and values.
• Prepares cases for client eligibility, priority groups, job goal, and plan for employment by reviewing medical and psychological reports, social, education, and employment information.
• Develops and manages Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs), and employment outcome determinations.
• Advises and instructs people with disabilities in informed decision making, interpersonal, educational, and vocational skills.
• Monitors and advocates for client progress to support efficient follow through by team members and providers to ensure client success.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with employers, community referral sources, and one-stop centers.
• Provides outreach and information about vocational rehabilitation to the community, including referral sources and schools.
• Recommends the purchase of goods and services for clients in accordance with established fiscal policies and procedures.
• Prepares and approves cases for client eligibility, priority groups, job goal, and plan for employment by analyzing and synthesizing medical and psychological reports, social, education, and employment information.
• Develops, manages, and approves Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs), and employment outcome determinations

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees