Rehabilitation Counselor II - Bangor - Extended
About The Position
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks a candidate for a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II. The person hired for this position will provide support to offices statewide, this is a floating RCII position. Due to the nature of the work, the positions may be based at any of the listed Division of Vocational Rehabilitation offices across the state with hybrid telework scheduling. Interested in learning more about the career of a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6pVu-TT8Rs Given the nature of the job responsibilities, after a conditional offer of employment is made, certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process.
Requirements
- Strategies to effectively work 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.
- Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.
- A 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.
- Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and offering incentives and assistance to place clients in jobs.
- Building partnerships within the workforce development system.
- Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information, then assessing client needs and 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 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.09% 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
