Vocational Rehab Counselor

ReadyOne•El Paso, TX

2d•$40,000 - $43,000•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Vocational Counselor Supervisor in the development and administration of the Compliance Department. This role involves completing eligibility evaluations for disabled employees, ordering and reviewing medical assessments, conducting employee and supervisor assessments, and determining necessary job accommodations. The position also includes providing training on disability awareness, resolving disability-related conflicts, monitoring employee progress, and maintaining documentation.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in the health-care field or Rehabilitation Counseling.
Two years of professional level experience in counseling, healthcare or work with persons with disabilities.
Bilingual: English/Spanish. English and Spanish proficiency required.
Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving.
Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated capability to interface with employees and maintain effective relationship with department personnel in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse populations.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Full knowledge of the AbilityOne program and SourceAmerica’s regulations.

Responsibilities

Completes Initial and Annual Individual Eligibility Evaluations of disabled employees according to AbilityOne’s regulations.
Orders and reviews disabled employees’ medical assessments and doctor’s work restrictions to determine eligibility, disability status and accommodations required.
Conducts assessments with employees and supervisors to obtain information necessary for AbilityOne evaluation process.
Conducts interviews for applicants who accept to participate in affirmative action programs.
Determines job accommodations needed when employees submit additional information regarding their medical condition.
Confers with line managers and supervisors to ensure the proper and effective provision of such accommodations.
Provides training to supervisors and department managers to promote disability awareness.
Helps employees, supervisors, and department managers to resolve disability-related conflicts with disabled employees through advice and recommendation.
Monitor employees’ progress and provide ongoing support to address any challenges or issues that arise.
Establish and maintain relationships with supervisors to facilitate job placements and advocate for employees’ needs.
Ensure that all documentation is up-to-date and readily accessible for internal and external review.
Responsible for the creation of subcommittees.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.