Rehab Counselor I

State of Maine•Portland, ME

2d•$44,092 - $61,064•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks a Rehabilitation Counselor I to perform professional services work involving vocational rehabilitation for people whose disabilities create barriers to employment. The position is based in the Portland Vocational Rehabilitation office at 151 Jetport Blvd. The posting also lists Bangor, Portland, and Augusta as possible locations depending on the successful candidate. The role includes office and case-management support, client-facing activities, and work with teams and individuals both in person and via Zoom. Local and occasional statewide travel is required.

Requirements

A four-year combination of training, experience, and/or education in vocational rehabilitation program development and implementation.
Knowledge of disabilities and best practices when 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.
Excellent 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 such as 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, including 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.

Benefits

Thirteen paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service.
Overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage is also available.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit is available for participation in the applicable program.
The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
The State contributes 14.06% of pay to Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on the employee's behalf.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
Forty-two consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including fathers and adoptive parents; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.