Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I - Limited Service

State of Vermont • White River Junction, VT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The White River Junction Office of HireAbility is seeking a rehabilitation and career counselor to support young adults and adults with physical, psychological, or cognitive disabilities as they address barriers to employment, explore careers, pursue credentials, and gain employment. This General Counselor role primarily works in the office and involves assessment, guidance, counseling, employment and career support, case management, documentation, and collaboration with community providers. The position is limited service, non-tenured, and authorized for a specific period of time. Duties take place in a variety of settings, including Department offices, consumer homes, institutions, work sites, and service-provider premises. Substantial travel is required, and private transportation must be available; some work outside normal office hours may be required.

The posting is recruiting at multiple levels. This Counselor I position requires a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, special education, counseling, education with a special education focus, or a related counseling field. Applicants who do not have a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor credential or a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling must make a written commitment to obtain graduate-level credits within three years of hire in specified core courses. Candidates must pass any background investigation applicable to the position.

Requirements

• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, special education, counseling, education with a special education focus, or a related counseling field.
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and video platforms such as MS Teams, Zoom, and FaceTime.
• Substantial travel is required, and private means of transportation must be available.
• Some work outside normal office hours may be required.
• Candidates must pass any background investigation applicable to the position.
• Applicants without a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor credential or a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling must provide a written commitment to obtain graduate-level credits within three years of hire in Medical or Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities, Vocational Counseling, Vocational Assessment and Evaluation, and Job Placement or Occupational Information.

Nice To Haves

• Professional-level experience involving human services casework, preferably with individuals with disabilities.
• A master's degree in rehabilitation counseling is preferred; master's degrees in counseling, social work, psychology, education, and other fields may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assess participants’ needs and employment barriers.
• Provide guidance and counseling to participants.
• Assist participants in finding employment, careers, and work experiences.
• Support participants as they explore careers and pursue credential attainment.
• Perform case management and documentation.
• Collaborate with community providers.

Benefits

• 80% of the medical premium paid by the State and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based wellness program
• Eligibility for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level