3 (PCN 05-2022)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1/2/3 located in Anchorage, Alaska. The role involves evaluating client eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services, approving individualized employment plans, and authorizing case closures. Counselors provide guidance to clients with disabilities to help them identify career goals, overcome barriers, and achieve meaningful employment. This includes interpreting assessments to determine client strengths, abilities, and rehabilitation needs, and developing/implementing effective service strategies. The position also involves approving and monitoring services such as assistive technology, medical or psychological evaluations, and training or placement supports in accordance with federal regulations. Collaboration with schools, employers, and community partners is essential to coordinate services, promote program awareness, and support successful employment outcomes for clients with disabilities. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation's mission is to assist individuals with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining, retaining, and advancing in competitive integrated employment. This is achieved through comprehensive vocational counseling, coordinating individualized rehabilitation services, developing partnerships, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, all while promoting informed choice, independence, and meaningful employment outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college AND Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral and Written Communication, Continual Learning, Interpersonal Skills, Social Services.
Master’s degree from an accredited college in vocational rehabilitation, counseling psychology, social work, guidance counseling, special education, or a related discipline as defined by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) (for Level 2).
Certification in Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (for Level 3).
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of human behavior and performance in various contexts, mental processes, or the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders (Psychology competency).
Ability to work with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knowing about available products and services; commitment to providing quality products and services (Customer Service competency).
Ability to show understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develop and maintain effective relationships with others; effectively deal with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relate well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; be sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences (Interpersonal Skills competency).
Ability to express information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; make clear and convincing oral presentations; listen to others, attend to nonverbal cues, and respond appropriately (Oral Communication competency).
Ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; foster commitment and team spirit; work with others to achieve goals (Teamwork competency).

Nice To Haves

Alaska Residents

Responsibilities

Evaluate and determine client eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.
Approve individualized employment plans.
Authorize case closures.
Provide counseling and guidance to clients with disabilities to help them identify career goals, overcome barriers, and achieve meaningful employment.
Interpret assessments to determine each client’s strengths, abilities, and rehabilitation needs.
Develop and implement effective service strategies.
Approve and monitor services such as assistive technology, medical or psychological evaluations, and training or placement supports in accordance with federal regulations.
Collaborate with schools, employers, and community partners to coordinate services, promote program awareness, and support successful employment outcomes for clients with disabilities.