Career Counseling Specialist (VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist)
About The Position
Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation (Nebraska VR) is seeking a Career Counseling Specialist to join our team in downtown Omaha. In this role, you will partner with adult clients to achieve meaningful employment outcomes through career counseling, personal adjustment guidance, and career exploration. You will also support clients in utilizing technology to enhance workplace performance when needed. You will be part of a collaborative and experienced team that provides extensive training, strong resources, and ongoing support to help you succeed. We are seeking someone who values working independently, thrives on problem-solving, and demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. If you have a proactive mindset, think creatively to overcome barriers, enjoy building meaningful relationships, and are passionate about supporting others in their career journey, we would love to hear from you
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.
- 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
