Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 9-P11 - Lansing

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our Department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO. This position provides a range of professional vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling services to individuals with disabilities and consultation/training services to business customers. These services may include but are not limited to: Vocational guidance and counseling, physical restoration, training, education, accommodations, retention services and placement services. Informs community partners and general public of vocational rehabilitation services. Develops and maintains relationships with businesses within an assigned geographic or program area. Exhibits knowledge of labor market information and effective use of placement strategies. Utilizes resources which result in obtaining and maintaining customer employment while providing high quality services to businesses. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor relies on their clinical skills to incorporate and conceptualize the information gathered to determine customer’s eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and develop and implement an individualized plan for employment.

Requirements

• Possession of a master’s degree with a major in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, special education, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical therapy.
• Rehabilitation Counselor 9: No specific type or amount is required.
• Rehabilitation Counselor 10: One year of professional experience providing rehabilitation counseling services equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor 9.
• Rehabilitation Counselor P11: Two years of professional experience providing rehabilitation counseling services equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor, including one year equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor 10; or, three years of professional experience providing rehabilitation services coordination equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator, including one year equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator P11.
• Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
• Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s).
• All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
• All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment.
• Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks.
• Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
• Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Responsibilities

• Provides a range of professional vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling services to individuals with disabilities.
• Provides consultation/training services to business customers.
• Informs community partners and general public of vocational rehabilitation services.
• Develops and maintains relationships with businesses within an assigned geographic or program area.
• Exhibits knowledge of labor market information and effective use of placement strategies.
• Utilizes resources which result in obtaining and maintaining customer employment while providing high quality services to businesses.
• Incorporates and conceptualizes information gathered to determine customer’s eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan for employment.

What This Job Offers

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