Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Trainee (Adult, Student and Youth Caseload) - #ARS00403, ARS00953 (Previous applicants need not reapply)
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 to fill two positions: a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor / Trainee (Adult Caseload) and a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor / Trainee (Student and Youth). These roles provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance, case management, and comprehensive service delivery to help individuals with disabilities achieve competitive integrated employment (CIE). Employees must adhere to all federal and state regulations and agency policies and procedures, including WIOA Title IV requirements. Position #ARS00403: Serves adults in Culpeper, Orange, Madison, Rappahannock, and Fauquier Counties. This position works with adult clients with varying disabilities. Position #ARS00953: Serves the five counties in the Culpeper region. There are nine high schools in this area, and two counties have participated in the VCU Pre-ETS grant. Of the 397 currently open clients in Culpeper, 122 are VR SWD and 74 are PE SWD, meaning this counselor may potentially serve 196 cases. Other duties and special projects may be assigned as needed or directed by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related field.
- Applicants within a semester of completing their master's may also be considered.
- Transcripts must accompany the application and display the date the degree was awarded.
- 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 and exercise responsible judgment with minimal supervision.
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field and applicable work experience (for Counselor I Trainee level).
- Must sign a Conditions of Employment (for Counselor Trainee).
- Must be enrolled in a program to obtain a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a closely related field, or enroll within six months of being hired (for Counselor Trainee).
Nice To Haves
- Current CRC credential.
- Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance.
- Provide case management.
- Provide comprehensive service delivery to help individuals with disabilities achieve competitive integrated employment (CIE).
- Adhere to all federal and state regulations and agency policies and procedures, including WIOA Title IV requirements.
- Serve adults in Culpeper, Orange, Madison, Rappahannock, and Fauquier Counties (for Position #ARS00403).
- Serve the five counties in the Culpeper region, potentially serving up to 196 cases (for Position #ARS00953).
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Outstanding state benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
