Rehab Counselor II - Augusta
About The Position
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in the Maine Department of Labor seeks a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II to serve adult clients with various disabilities in Knox and Lincoln counties. The position is based at the Vocational Rehabilitation office co-located with the Augusta CareerCenter. The counselor supports clients in achieving their employment goals and works extensively with individuals with disabilities, families, employers, Clubhouse, and community providers. The role includes frequent local and occasional statewide travel. Certain positions may require fingerprinting after a conditional offer as part of the background process.
Requirements
- 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 for working remotely effectively.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of the local labor market.
- Ability to work well as a team member.
- Excellent prioritization, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to produce detail-oriented 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
- Thirteen paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than three weeks of annual vacation leave; vacation accrual increases with 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 participation, subject to 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
