Counselor 1 (T)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Athens, GA

4d•$55,000 - $57,750•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Counselor 1 provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities to facilitate competitive and integrated employment outcomes. The role includes developing referral sources, interviewing participants, reviewing educational, vocational, psychological, and medical information, and helping determine eligibility and rehabilitation needs. The counselor guides participants through the rehabilitation process, supports employment planning and job-search activities, monitors service delivery, and documents case information and reporting data. The position also processes and monitors service authorizations and invoices and provides information about rehabilitation services to the public and partner organizations. The position operates in a professional office setting and requires a 40-hour workweek. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; occasional long hours and weekend work may be required. Travel is primarily local during the business day, with some out-of-area and overnight travel possible. A mandatory federal and national background check, pre-employment testing, and other checks required for the job must be completed. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the agency does not offer employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Services, Education, Special Education, or a related behavioral field.
Two years of related experience.
Ability to complete a mandatory federal and national background check, pre-employment testing, and other checks required for the job.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not offered.
The posting also lists a minimum qualification of a high school diploma/GED and four years of related experience, or one year at the lower-level Economic Support Cons 2 (SSP051) position or equivalent.
Competencies include technical capacity, personal effectiveness/credibility, organizational skills, thoroughness, collaboration, communication proficiency, and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field such as Psychology, Social Services, Education, or Special Education.
CRC credential in good standing or eligibility to obtain certification.
One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain referral sources.
Interview potential participants, applicants, and clients.
Review and interpret educational, vocational, psychological, and medical information.
Travel within the assigned caseload area to meet with individuals, providers, partners, and outreach contacts.
Assist with determining eligibility, identifying order of selection, conducting comprehensive needs assessments, developing individualized plans for employment, and authorizing services.
Counsel and guide participants throughout rehabilitation, including establishing employment goals, facilitating job-search efforts, maintaining client contact, and moving cases to closure.
Monitor client progress and ensure timely provision of services.
Document information accurately and promptly in AWARE, the client information system.
Follow confidentiality rules when disseminating and interpreting test results and other case-file information.
Educate the public, other agencies, vendors, and potential customers about rehabilitation services.
Enter accurate participant and reporting data in the client information system as directed by the counselor.
Process and monitor authorizations and invoices for rehabilitation services in accordance with policies and procedures.