Rehab Counselor II

State of Maine•Lewiston, ME

2d•$26 - $34

About The Position

The Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is hiring a Rehabilitation Counselor II – Targeted Caseload. The position serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Regions I, II, and III, including the greater Augusta, Lewiston, and Portland areas. It provides vocational rehabilitation services and works with individuals, families, providers, state agency partners, employers, and schools to advance competitive integrated employment outcomes in meaningful careers that meet each individual’s needs. The Division offers ongoing staff development to help employees stay current with best practices in supported employment services. The position is based in Lewiston, Maine, and involves frequent local and occasional statewide travel. The salary is $26.36–$33.73 per hour, including a 2% stipend. The opening date is October 28, 2026, and the closing date is November 12, 2026. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process after a conditional offer of employment.

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 their 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.
Ability to travel frequently locally and occasionally statewide.

Responsibilities

Establish a counseling relationship and partnership 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 a comprehensive rehabilitation plan leading to employment.
Maintain accurate documentation using the AWARE computer-based client data system.
Work with individuals, families, providers, state agency partners, employers, and schools to support competitive integrated employment outcomes.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State-paid 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage is also described in the referenced premium chart.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for participation, subject to program requirements.
State-paid 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.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
42 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.