Rehab Counselor II - Multiple Vacancies - Portland
About The Position
The Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is hiring two full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II positions in Portland, Maine. The counselors will serve adult clients with various disabilities in Cumberland and York counties, helping them achieve their employment goals. The role involves collaborating with clients, community partners, employers, and team members throughout each client's vocational rehabilitation process. The positions are based at the Vocational Rehabilitation office co-located with the Greater Portland CareerCenter at 151 Jetport Blvd. in Portland. The role requires frequent local and occasional statewide travel. The Portland office offers a supportive team environment where counselors can learn and grow professionally while helping strengthen communities. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation.
- Two years of experience demonstrating knowledge and abilities related to assisting individuals with disabilities, employers, and other stakeholders with their employment and workforce needs.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- A client-centered philosophy and approach.
- Adaptability, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Excellent prioritization, organization, and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to complete time-sensitive tasks by established deadlines.
- Knowledge of the local labor market.
- Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.
Responsibilities
- Establish counseling relationships and partnerships with consumers and their teams.
- Evaluate and interpret medical and psychological information, assess client needs, identify available resources and services, and develop and implement comprehensive vocational rehabilitation plans leading to competitive, integrated employment.
- Build partnerships within the workforce development system to support clients in competitive, integrated employment that matches their skills, abilities, and interests.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation using a computer-based client data system.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than three 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.
- A health insurance premium credit that reduces employee-only premiums by 5% for participants 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 on behalf of the employee.
- 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, including fathers and adoptive parents; additional unpaid leave may also 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
