SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR, QUALIFIED REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL

About the position

This position is located in the city of Berkeley. Multiple vacancies may exist. Under the direction of the Team Manager, Staff Services Manager I, a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Qualified Rehabilitation Professional (SVRC, QRP) facilitate the effective delivery of services to consumers in a Vocational Rehabilitation Service Delivery (VRSD) Team. The core duties of the SVRC, QRP include the following non-delegable functions: 1) determining vocational rehabilitation (VR) eligibility; 2) determining priority for services; 3) development of the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE); 4) determining amendments to the IPE, and 5) determining successful employment outcome achieved and completing case closure for services of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) consumers. The SVRC, QRP is accountable for the quality, quantity, and effectiveness of consumer employment outcomes and must effectively and consistently align the non-delegable duties with the delegable tasks performed by other team members for each consumer's case. The Greater East Bay District is responsible for service delivery of Federal Title I Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program. The services assist eligible individuals in achieving their employment goals by providing training, assistive technology, supported employment, and job placement support. District staff will also conduct eligibility determinations for applicants for services and direct post-employment services for individuals who find jobs as a result of DOR services.

Responsibilities

• Determine vocational rehabilitation (VR) eligibility.
• Determine priority for services.
• Develop the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
• Determine amendments to the IPE.
• Determine successful employment outcomes and complete case closure for DOR consumers.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, counseling or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• Successful completion of one graduate course with a primary focus on the Theories and Techniques in counseling.
• Reliability, dependability and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external contacts in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of department mission and goals; DOR resources and processes, RAM, and Federal and State Code of Regulations.
• Broad understanding of the labor market and career development.
• Specific knowledge about resources and programs that can help support individuals with disabilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• High level of organizational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Pension through CALPERS.
• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Medical benefits into retirement.
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b.
• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave).
• Paid Holidays.
• Group Legal Services.
• Life Insurance.
• ScholarShare (College Saving Account).
• Pre-Tax Parking.