Counselor 1 (G)

Georgia Department of Revenue•41200-AP_412-412 Georgia Voc Rehab Agency, GA

1d•$55,000 - $57,750•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities to facilitate competitive and integrated employment outcomes. The work location will be the Johns Creek office at 12000 Findley Road Ste 100 Johns Creek GA 30097 and this position will service Gwinnett County.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social/Human Services, Education, Special Education, Social Work, Counseling or a behavioral science related field from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a related field (Psychology, Sociology, Social/Human Services, Education, Special Education, Social Work or a related behavioral science field from an accredited college or university)
Experience as a case manager with a high-volume caseload

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains referral sources.
Conducts interviews with VR participants (potentially eligible students, applicants, and clients).
Reviews and interprets education, vocation, psychological and medical information.
Travels within caseload assignment area to meet with individuals, providers, partners and other outreach.
Assists in determining eligibility, identifying order of selection, conducting a comprehensive needs assessment, and developing an individualized plan for employment, authorizing services.
Counsels and guides participants throughout the rehabilitation process, including establishing employment goals, facilitating job search efforts, maintaining contact with clients, and moving the case to closure.
Monitors client movement and ensures timely provision of services.
Documents accurately and timely in AWARE (client information system).
Observes rules of confidentiality as stated by departmental guidelines in the dissemination and interpretation of test results and other case file information.
Provides information to educate the public, other agencies, vendors, and potential customers about rehabilitation services.
Enters accurate participant data in the client information system at the direction of the counselor, as well as captures reporting data.
Processes and monitors authorizations and invoices for rehabilitation services in accordance with policies and procedures.