Rehab Counselor II - Lewiston

State of Maine•Lewiston, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, within the Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, seeks a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II to serve adult clients with various disabilities throughout the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine. The position is based at the Vocational Rehabilitation office co-located within the Lewiston CareerCenter and involves extensive work with individuals with disabilities, families, employers, and community providers. The counselor establishes partnerships with consumers and helps assess their needs, identify available resources, and develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation plans leading to employment. The role also includes outreach to employers and workforce development partners, advocacy and job-placement support for clients, and maintaining accurate case documentation in the AWARE client data system. The position requires frequent local travel and occasional statewide travel. After a conditional offer, the position may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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 employment and workforce needs.
Knowledge of the local labor market.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Flexibility and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well as a member of a team.
Excellent prioritization, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to produce detail-oriented documentation.
Ability to travel frequently locally and occasionally statewide.

Nice To Haves

Strategies to effectively work remotely.

Responsibilities

Establish counseling relationships and partnerships 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 comprehensive rehabilitation plans leading to employment.
Maintain accurate documentation using the AWARE computer-based client data system.
Work with individuals with disabilities, families, employers, and community providers.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three or more weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums covering 85%–100%, depending on salary; participation in the health insurance premium credit program can reduce employee-only premiums by 5%.
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 through the Living Resources Program.
Forty-two 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.
Additional wellness benefits. Benefits may vary by collective bargaining agreement and are prorated for less-than-full-time employment.