Counselor 1 (T)
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 serves the Gainesville and Forsyth area and reports to the Johns Creek office at 12000 Findley Road, Suite 100. The counselor interviews participants, reviews education, vocational, psychological, and medical information, and supports eligibility determinations, needs assessments, individualized employment plans, and service authorizations. The position guides participants throughout the rehabilitation process, monitors service delivery and case progress, documents information in AWARE, and helps educate the public and partner organizations about rehabilitation services. The position works in a professional office environment and requires local business-day travel, with some out-of-area and overnight travel possible. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; occasional long hours and weekend work may be required. Employment is conditional on successful completion of a mandatory federal and national background check, pre-employment testing, and other checks required for the job. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship for current or future employment visas is not offered.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Education, Human/Social Services, Counseling, or a closely related behavioral or social science 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 additional checks required for the job.
- Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of items up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in a related field, such as Psychology, Sociology, Social/Human Services, Education, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related field.
- CRC credential in good standing.
- One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain referral sources.
- Interview VR participants, including potentially eligible students, applicants, and clients.
- Review and interpret education, vocational, psychological, and medical information.
- Travel within the assigned caseload area to meet with individuals, providers, partners, and others for outreach.
- Assist with determining eligibility and 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 searches, maintaining client contact, and moving cases to closure.
- Monitor client progress and ensure timely provision of services.
- Document 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 data in the client information system as directed by the counselor and capture reporting data.
- Process and monitor authorizations and invoices for rehabilitation services in accordance with policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
