Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Adult) - #ARS00515

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Alexandria, VA

1d•$71,309•Hybrid

About The Position

In partnership with people with disabilities, the Division of Rehabilitative Services (DRS), a division of the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), assists individuals with disabilities in making informed choices that maximize their employment opportunities through coordinated service delivery. DRS staff support the Virginia Career Works Network in delivering quality workforce services to individuals with disabilities who want to work, as well as to employers seeking to hire them. We are seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Adult) to provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance, case management, and comprehensive service delivery to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive integrated employment (CIE). Employee must adhere to all federal and state regulations and agency policies and procedures, including WIOA Title IV requirements. Other duties/special projects as assigned. Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor. This position serves a caseload of primarily adults with disabilities in the Fairfax County, Alexandria City, and Arlington region, averaging approximately 130–160 individuals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related field.
Considerable knowledge of the social, economic, medical, vocational, and emotional issues impacting persons with disabilities.
Considerable knowledge of interviewing, evaluation, and counseling techniques.
Considerable knowledge of methods and tools for career counseling and exploration.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of vocational service delivery to persons with disabilities.
Skilled in Windows based computer usage.
Ability to learn proprietary software for case management/case documentation purposes.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and the professional community.
Ability to organize and manage multiple and sometimes unrelated responsibilities in a timely manner.
Ability to prioritize duties.
Ability to exercise responsible judgment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Current CRC credential.
Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance.
Provide case management.
Provide comprehensive service delivery to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive integrated employment (CIE).
Adhere to all federal and state regulations and agency policies and procedures, including WIOA Title IV requirements.
Complete duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.
Serve a caseload of primarily adults with disabilities in the Fairfax County, Alexandria City, and Arlington region, averaging approximately 130–160 individuals.