Rehab Counselor I - Independent Living Counselor

Department of Labor • Augusta, GA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Maine DBVI Rehabilitation Counselor I position supports elders with blindness and visual impairments and their families by identifying support needs and making service referrals to blindness professionals. The role involves offering consultation, service coordination, and connection to resources to help individuals maintain their independence in their homes and communities. This position can be based out of Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston, or Portland offices.

Requirements

• A four (4) year combination of training, experience, and/or education in vocational rehabilitation program development and implementation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals who are blind or have low vision
• Experience working with elders

Responsibilities

• Manages an Independent Living caseload
• Evaluates client information, services available, and program needs, develops a treatment plan, and identifies implementation methods.
• Manages a client budget plan to ensure effective delivery of services and use of available funds.
• Determines initial and continuing eligibility for services to adhere to program policies and standards.
• Consults with blindness rehabilitation specialists, community agencies, medical specialists, and social service agencies on independent living rehabilitation to provide guidance, support, and assistance.
• Provides administrative support for the Vocational Rehabilitation program

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (Maine Public Employees Retirement System)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree