State of Ohio-posted 2 months ago
$29 - $36/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Cincinnati, OH
1-10 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

As a Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf (RCD), you will learn about rehabilitation counseling, programs related to individuals with disabilities, labor market job opportunities, and employment barriers & accommodations. RCDs help Deaf Ohioans with employment. The job has a lot of variety, so every day can look different. On one day, an RCD may be working with a Deaf high school student, helping them learn about the world of work and talking about self-advocacy. On another day, an RCD may be meeting with a person who has been at the same job for the last 15 years and is interested in getting promoted. RCDs help Deaf Ohioans think about what jobs will be a good fit for them, help them develop a plan to prepare for that job, and then help them get and keep that job. RCDs collaborate with a lot of community partners, like the Community Centers for the Deaf (CCDs), local schools and training programs, and the county Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) centers. RCDs are managed by a supervisor who knows sign language, and all team members know sign language as well. OOD has a team of staff interpreters to support the work of the RCDs.

  • Interview individuals with disabilities to gather detailed information about their work history, medical situation, and more.
  • Determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.
  • Interpret diagnostic information to determine the needs of the participant.
  • Counsel individuals and their families concerning strengths and limitations based upon diagnostic information.
  • Counsel individuals toward increased functioning and mutually agreeable vocational goals as well as collaborate with community providers to assist participants in achieving goals.
  • Develop comprehensive individualized plans for employment (IPE) for participants.
  • Proficient in American Sign Language.
  • Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, special education, business administration, human resources, economics or related rehabilitation or human services area AND 24 months experience direct work with individuals with disabilities.
  • OR Master's degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, special education, or related rehabilitation or human services area.
  • OR Master's degree in business administration, human resources, law, management, public administration or related field which provides competence in the employment sector &/or the field of disability AND 12 months direct work experience with individuals with disabilities.
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).
  • Highly organized with efficient time management skills.
  • Outstanding public relations and customer service skills.
  • Excellent interviewing techniques & computer skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and develop rapport.
  • Understanding of the local labor market.
  • Cost of living increases each year.
  • Longevity supplements begin after 5 years.
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