Career Counseling Specialist (VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist)
About The Position
Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation is hiring a Career Counseling Specialist to assist VR clients through the career planning process and in achieving their employment goals. In this role, you will provide personalized service to each individual, supporting them in making informed career decisions and finding fulfilling job matches that lead to their success. We are looking for candidates who are great communicators, intuitive collaborators, and think outside the box. If you thrive in an environment where flexibility and initiative are key and are passionate about empowering others to reach their full potential, apply now to join our encouraging team! Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE. The available salary rate for this position is dependent on education and is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate. Successful candidates with a bachelor’s degree will be hired as a Service Specialist, Pay Grade 5: $25.287/hour Successful candidates with a master’s degree will be hired as a Rehabilitation Specialist, Pay Grade 7: $30.597/hour
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
