Rehab Counselor I

State of Maine•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks a Rehabilitation Counselor I for professional services work involving vocational rehabilitation with people whose disabilities create barriers to employment. The successful candidate will work in the Portland Vocational Rehabilitation office at 151 Jetport Blvd. The position involves office and case-management tasks, client workshops and orientations, and collaboration with teams and individuals in person and via Zoom. Local and occasional statewide travel is required. The role requires a four-year combination of training, experience, and/or education in vocational rehabilitation program development and implementation. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Requirements

A four-year combination of training, experience, and/or education in vocational rehabilitation program development and implementation.
Knowledge of disabilities and best practices for working with people with disabilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, people with disabilities, families, providers, schools, employers, and other vendors.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Proficiency with technology, computer programs, and office equipment.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Clear, concise, and accurate documentation skills.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to travel locally and occasionally statewide.

Responsibilities

Manage clerical tasks, including incoming and outgoing mail.
Complete orders, including hearing aid and supply orders.
Request and track documentation, including invoices and medical information.
Complete reports and meet deadlines.
Manage updates and maintenance for office equipment, such as copiers, scanners, and postage machines.
Work within a paperless office environment.
Gather, enter, and attach documentation in a case management system.
Facilitate workshops and conduct Vocational Rehabilitation orientation sessions for clients.
Work with teams and individuals in person and via Zoom.
Travel locally and occasionally statewide.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 or more weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; a premium credit can reduce employee-only premiums by 5% when program requirements are met.
The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution of 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness through the State's qualified-employer status.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
Forty-two consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.