Rehab Counselor II - Lewiston
About The Position
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is hiring a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II to serve adults with various disabilities throughout Maine’s Sebago Lakes Region. The counselor will work from the Vocational Rehabilitation office co-located within the Lewiston CareerCenter and work extensively with individuals with disabilities, families, employers, and community providers. The role involves establishing counseling relationships, assessing client needs and resources, and developing and implementing rehabilitation plans that lead to employment. Frequent local and occasional statewide travel are required.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation.
- Two years of experience demonstrating knowledge and abilities in assisting individuals with disabilities, employers, and other stakeholders with employment and workforce needs.
- Knowledge of strategies to work effectively remotely.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of the local labor market.
- Ability to work well as a member of a team.
- Excellent prioritization, organization, and time-management skills.
- Attention to detail in documentation.
- Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.
Responsibilities
- Establish counseling relationships and partnerships with consumers.
- Contact business and industry groups, advocate for clients, and offer incentives and assistance to place clients in jobs.
- Build partnerships within the workforce development system.
- Evaluate and interpret medical and psychological information, assess client needs and available resources, and develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation plans leading to employment.
- Maintain accurate documentation using the AWARE computer-based client data system.
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; dependent coverage is also available.
- A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for participating employees who meet program requirements.
- The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
- The State contributes 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.
- 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 pre-tax deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
