Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Gold Beach (Coos and Curry Counties)

State of Oregon•Gold Beach, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Human Services is hiring a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to join their team. This position aims to increase employment and advancement opportunities for people with disabilities by providing culturally appropriate services where individuals are treated respectfully, compassionately, and effectively. The role involves managing a caseload, ensuring compliance with standards, utilizing an automated case management system, and employing technology for client services. Responsibilities include screening, interviewing, evaluating information, administering and interpreting tests, providing vocational counseling, determining necessary restorative and training needs, and assisting clients with job placement through various employer services. The counselor will also educate employers about agency programs and incentives, represent the agency in the community, and collaborate with other organizations and service providers. The position is based in Gold Beach and requires travel throughout Coos and Curry counties.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
A master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling OR be certified by either the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), the Certified Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist (CIRS), OR the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission as a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), AND six months full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services.
OR A master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a field related to vocational rehabilitation (such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of individuals with disabilities) AND one-year full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services,
OR A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of individuals with disabilities AND two years of full-time work experience vocational rehabilitation-related services.
There is no direct experience substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with mental health, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and individuals with physical disabilities identifying barriers to employment.
Experience successfully navigating technology and different computer systems
Experience screening, interviewing, and evaluating medical and psychological information to determine potential eligibility for services.
Experience supporting job seekers with interview techniques, completing job applications, resumes, and job placement.
Experience in understanding implementation of Federal laws and regulations
Experience providing culturally appropriate services where individuals are treated respectfully, compassionately, and effectively in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals and communities, protecting and preserving the dignity of each.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Perform all functions necessary to manage a full caseload and to contribute to VR performance measures.
Assure that state, federal and agency standards for compliance, timelines, and quality are met for all cases.
Use automated case management system (ORCA) to enter, update and retrieve client information in a timely and accurate manner.
Utilize technology and software to complete VR tasks and provide clients services in an efficient and effective manner. This includes but is not limited to virtual meetings, virtual intake platform, and electronic signatures.
Screen, interview, and evaluate medical and psychological information to determine potential eligibility for services.
Schedule aptitude and personality interest tests and interpret results of tests.
Gather and evaluate pertinent materials to provide necessary vocational counseling and guidance.
Make determination regarding physical restorative requirements (hearing aids, physical therapy, etc.) necessary for employment.
Determine training necessary for employability and coordinate closely with other agencies and provide career and vocational counseling to clients.
Provide direct job placement to consumers including employer incentive services, tax credit vouchers, state certifications, assistive technology, and work site modifications to assist consumers in reaching their employment outcomes.
Educate local employers about the agency programs, goals, and employment incentives.
Contact employers to place clients in employment suitable to their needs, such as on-the-job training, supportive work, and selective job placement.
Represent the agency in the community by maintaining working relationships with a broad range of organizations and by attending community events.
Contribute to integration of VR services with community partners by providing collaborative case management, consultation and liaison activities with brokerages, mental health providers and supported employment programs.
Travel from the assigned home-base location of Gold Beach, to a broad two-county service area - Coos and Curry counties.