Rehab Counselor II - Bangor

State of Maine•Bangor, ME

7d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, within the Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, is seeking a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II. The position is based in the Vocational Rehabilitation office co-located with the Bangor CareerCenter and serves clients with disabilities in Hancock County as they work toward employment goals. The counselor works extensively with people with disabilities, families, employers, Clubhouse, and community providers. The role involves developing counseling relationships and partnerships with clients, evaluating medical and psychological information, assessing needs and resources, and creating and implementing rehabilitation plans leading to employment. The counselor also works with businesses and workforce-development partners, advocates for clients, and maintains client documentation in the AWARE computer-based data system. Frequent local travel and occasional statewide travel are required. Certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting after a conditional offer, based on job responsibilities. The position is located in Bangor, Maine. The listed hourly salary is $26.36–$33.73, including a 2% stipend. The position 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 strategies to work effectively remotely.
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.
Ability to produce detail-oriented documentation.
Ability to travel frequently locally and occasionally statewide.

Responsibilities

Establish a counseling relationship and partnership 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 a comprehensive rehabilitation plan leading to employment.
Maintain accurate documentation using the AWARE computer-based client data system.
Serve clients with disabilities in Hancock County and work with individuals with disabilities, families, employers, Clubhouse, and community providers.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 or more weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State contribution of 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; health insurance premium credit may reduce employee-only premiums by 5% subject to program requirements.
State-paid 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 through the State’s status as a qualified employer.
Living Resources employee assistance program.
42 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 work.