VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR II

State of careers Rhode Island

21h

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform complex assessment duties resulting in employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities in connection with a statewide program of vocational rehabilitation; to review, evaluate and interpret medical, vocational, educational, and psychological data in order to make accurate eligibility and planning decisions based on such information; and to do related work as required.

Requirements

A thorough knowledge of approved methods and procedures used in vocational rehabilitation including the various related laws, rules and regulations
A thorough knowledge of educational and vocational training opportunities, community rehabilitation and treatment facilities, labor market analysis, employment strategies, and economic trends
The ability to conduct personnel fact-finding interviews, evaluate data, and make accurate and appropriate eligibility decisions
The ability to prepare complete and accurate reports
Graduation from a graduate school of recognized standing with a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling
Employment as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in a private or public rehabilitation agency
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred but not required for this position.

Responsibilities

To perform complex assessment duties resulting in employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities in connection with a statewide program of vocational rehabilitation
To review, evaluate and interpret medical, vocational, educational, and psychosocial data in order to make accurate eligibility and planning decisions based on such information.
To identify types of disabilities and the functional limitations associated with such disabilities.
To effectively utilize community resources, support services, and rehabilitation technology as they relate to persons with disabilities.
To perform job development, job analysis, and labor market analysis activities and apply those skills to achieving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
To provide responsible vocational counseling and guidance to eligible clients.
To develop, in partnership with clients, effective employment plans with realistic employment goals and to monitor progress towards those goals.
To ascertain economic trends through statistical and demographic research and determinations.
To assist in reviewing cases from a clinical and technical perspective in order to monitor for compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
To keep accurate records and make detailed written reports.
To participate in activities of various committees, councils or commissions as required.
To do related work as required.
Perform complex assessment duties which result in employment outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing adult individuals for the Department of Human Services.
Identify and address functional limitations including speech and Hard of Hearing impediments after a review of data collected.
Identify, support, and utilize community resources in order to provide services to adults/individuals with disabilities.
Attend individualized Educational Program and Career Development Plan meetings for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and clients statewide.
Perform job development, job analysis and labor market analysis activities and apply those skills to achieve outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Collaborate with Audiologists and Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists to provide services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals statewide.
Arrange, coordinate and schedule ASL and CDI interpreter services to support clients’ individualized Plan for Employment and Pre-Employment Transition services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students statewide.
Provide resource support for human service professionals who provide services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals statewide.
Develop, in partnership with clients, effective employment plans with realistic employment goals and monitor progress toward the achievement of those goals.
As requested by supervisor, participate and attend conferences related to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Train IEP teams, teachers, parents, and other professional staff, statewide, concerning programs and services provided for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
Utilization of new MIS system, Informed.
Maintain the Vocational Rehabilitation Program ASL Interpreter calendar.
Participate in the Business Engagement Specialist team (BEST) job Development and Business Development Group.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

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