Rehab Counselor II - Bangor

State of Maine•Bangor, ME

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, within the Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, is hiring 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. The counselor works with clients, families, employers, Clubhouse, community providers, and workforce-development partners to help clients achieve employment goals. The role offers a supportive team environment alongside autonomy, creative problem-solving, and partnership development. Frequent local and occasional statewide travel are required. Certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting after a conditional offer, based on the responsibilities of the role.

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 their employment and workforce needs.
Knowledge of strategies for working 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.
Detail-oriented documentation skills.
Ability to travel frequently locally and occasionally statewide.

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.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 or more weeks of annual vacation leave; 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; a 5% employee-only premium credit is available for participation in the applicable program.
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.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave; 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 for State employees.