Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

ServiceSource, Inc. • Stuart, FL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science, education, or related field, and one year of professional experience in counseling or in a public vocational rehabilitation program required.
• A Master's Degree (MA/MS) from an accredited college or university in a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science or education program can substitute for one year of required experience.
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required.
• Knowledge of the theories and practices in counseling.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications.
• Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of disability groups.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
• Ability to interview clients in order to determine eligibility for VR services.
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical and psychological data
• Ability to develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and assess test results.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Ability to conduct fact finding research.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to use problem solving techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rehabilitate eligible applicants who are severely and most severely disabled.
• Perform eligibility determinations for program applicants in compliance with State and Federal Guidelines.
• Write and initiate Individualized Plans for Employment in compliance with State and Federal Guidelines.
• Serve in school youth ages 14-21 under regulations of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
• Maintain a caseload that follows VR Guidelines, Policies and Best Practices to maintain area compliance pertaining to Alerts, Things to Do, Days in Status and all other aspects of proper case management.
• Provide and coordinate professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities in order that they may attain employment.
• Access client information, maintain case records, produce correspondence, and perform other automated functions within the scope of the position’s responsibilities; assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility.
• Develop an Individualized Plan for employment with the full participation of the customer with a disability to determine employment outcomes.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with individuals with disabilities requiring rehabilitation strategies to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and the feasibility for achieving employment outcomes.
• Provide information to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices regarding services, service providers, and employment outcomes; negotiate with individuals with disabilities regarding plan development.
• Develop employer contacts and serve as liaison with local employers.
• Collaborate with Department of Education (DOE)/Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) team members in employment service activities.
• Utilize the resources of community rehabilitation in securing appropriate employment services for eligible individuals with disabilities.
• Manage resources to ensure financial accountability according to state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with community partners to assure appropriate use of available resources.
• Participate in training experiences designed to enhance professional competency in vocational rehabilitation.
• Successfully rehabilitate customers in accordance with established goals.
• Provide guidance and counseling to customers during the entire rehabilitation process.
• Document the rehabilitation process in the client's case file in accordance with federal and state regulations and policies.
• Fiscally account for all client services expenditures.
• Review and comply with Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Code of Ethics Guidelines
• Provide Pre-ETS services to Youth under the WIOA guidelines
• Complete all travel requests and travel reimbursement in a timely and accurate manner, complete timesheets in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that all expenses are turned in during the month that they are incurred.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• An Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

What This Job Offers

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