Rehabilitation Counselor II - Lewiston - Youth - Anticipated Vacancy

State of Maine • Lewiston, ID

3d • $25 - $32

About The Position

This position is in the Lewiston Career Center and provides vocational rehabilitation services to youth and young adults with mental health, intellectual and physical disabilities to assist them to meet their employment goals. The position works extensively with partners including individuals with disabilities, families, employers, schools, the workforce system, and community providers. Given the nature of job responsibilities, certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Interested in learning more about the career of a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor? Click here to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcuQ2ea-99Q

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 documentation.
• Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation and 2 years of experience demonstrating knowledges and abilities in assisting individuals with disabilities, employers and other stakeholders with their employment and workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Establishing a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers.
• Participating in school meetings
• Delivering group activities that promote career exploration and work readiness
• Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and offering incentives.
• Assistance to place clients in jobs.
• Building partnerships within the workforce development system.
• Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information, then assessing client needs.
• Available resources to develop and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation plan leading to employment.
• Maintaining accurate documentation using AWARE computer-based client data system.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees