Counselor 1 (T)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Marietta, 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 supports participants through the rehabilitation process, including assessing needs, planning and authorizing services, counseling participants toward employment goals, monitoring progress, and documenting cases. The position works in a professional office environment and involves local travel to meet with participants, providers, partners, and outreach contacts. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; occasional long hours and weekend work may be required. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Employment is contingent on completing required background checks, pre-employment testing, and other checks required for the job.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social or human services, education, special education, social work, counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or a closely related behavioral or social science field from an accredited college or university.
Two years of related experience.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not offered.
Successfully complete a mandatory federal and national background check, pre-employment testing, and any additional checks required for the job.

Nice To Haves

Special education certification and/or a bachelor's degree in special education.
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential in good standing.
Experience as a case manager with a high-volume caseload.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain referral sources.
Conduct interviews with potentially eligible students, applicants, and clients participating in vocational rehabilitation services.
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 and order of selection, conducting comprehensive needs assessments, developing individualized plans for employment, and authorizing services.
Counsel and guide participants throughout 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 promptly in AWARE, the client information system.
Maintain confidentiality when disseminating or interpreting test results and other case-file information, in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Provide information about rehabilitation services to the public, other agencies, vendors, and potential customers.
Enter accurate participant data and reporting information in the client information system at the direction of the counselor.
Process and monitor authorizations and invoices for rehabilitation services in accordance with policies and procedures.