Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor (10153)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov.
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Disability Employment and Transitions Division, Vocational Rehabilitation Services Bureau.
Do you love working with people and have a passion for helping those with disabilities? This position directs the work of the Vocational Rehabilitation office while managing an active caseload. Responsibilities include ensuring case management practices align with procedures, policy, and law; counseling clients on job and career development goals; providing staff assistance with decision-making on difficult cases and serving as a liaison between Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services and community partners. In carrying out multifaceted processes the Supervisor must be prepared to work toward the full participation of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of society, with focus on independent living and work.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, occupational placement, and vocational rehabilitation counseling.
• Knowledge of medical and psychiatric conditions in relation to the rehabilitation process.
• Knowledge of counseling theories, techniques, and applications.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and balance between literal adherence to rules and the use of policies as a guide. Does not look to protect the rule, but rather uses the rules to increase engagement.
• Bachelor’s Degree in rehabilitation counseling.
• Three years’ experience in rehabilitation counseling.
• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling.
• Two years supervisory experience providing direction to counseling activities.

Nice To Haves

• Counseling and Certification by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRC) is highly preferred.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring case management practices align with procedures, policy, and law
• Counseling clients on job and career development goals
• Providing staff assistance with decision-making on difficult cases
• Serving as a liaison between Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services and community partners

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time