Counselor 1 (T)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Waycross, GA

3d•$55,000 - $57,750

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 supports participants throughout the rehabilitation process, from interviews and eligibility assessment through employment planning, service coordination, job search, and case closure. It also involves maintaining accurate case records and data, processing service authorizations and invoices, and educating the public and partner organizations about rehabilitation services. The position operates in a professional office environment and requires local travel during the business day, with some out-of-area and overnight travel potentially expected. This is a 40-hour-per-week, full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional long hours and weekend work may be required. The role may involve a high-volume workload, deadlines, and a high level of accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related behavioral field from an accredited college or university.
Two years of related experience.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not offered.
Must successfully complete a mandatory federal and national background check, pre-employment testing, and any additional checks required for the job.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Education, or Special Education.
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential in good standing.
One year of rehabilitation counseling experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain referral sources.
Interview VR participants, including potentially eligible students, 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 for outreach.
Assist with determining eligibility, identifying order of selection, conducting comprehensive needs assessments, developing individualized plans for employment, and authorizing services.
Counsel and guide participants through the rehabilitation process, including establishing employment goals, facilitating job searches, maintaining client contact, and moving cases to closure.
Monitor client progress and ensure timely provision of services.
Document information accurately and on time in AWARE, the client information system.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with departmental guidelines when disseminating and interpreting test results and case-file information.
Educate the public, other agencies, vendors, and potential customers about rehabilitation services.
Enter accurate participant data and capture reporting data as directed by the counselor.
Process and monitor authorizations and invoices for rehabilitation services in accordance with policies and procedures.