Rehab Counselor II - Multiple Vacancies - Portland
About The Position
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks qualified candidates for a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II position. The candidate selected for this position will work from the Vocational Rehabilitation office co-located with the Greater Portland CareerCenter. The person in this position will serve clients with various disabilities in Cumberland and York counties to achieve their employment goals and conduct extensive work with community partners including individuals with disabilities, family members, and employers. After a conditional offer of employment is made, certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process given the responsibilities of the RCII position.
Requirements
- 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.
- Detail-oriented and timely documentation.
- Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.
- Effectively working independently and remotely.
- A bachelor’s degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation and 2 years’ experience demonstrating knowledge and abilities related to assisting individuals with disabilities, employers and other stakeholders with their employment and workforce needs.
Responsibilities
- Establishing a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers.
- Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information, assessing client needs and available resources to develop and implement a comprehensive vocational rehabilitation plan leading to employment.
- Maintaining accurate documentation using the AWARE computer-based client data system.
- Building partnerships within the workforce development system and other community partners.
- Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and offering incentives and assistance to place clients in jobs.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage
- Health Insurance Premium Credit
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Living Resources Program
- Parental leave (forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave)
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
