Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

State of Idaho•Rexburg, ID

43d•$29

About The Position

This position is the Qualified Rehabilitation Professional (QRP) as defined under Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) regulations. This position will work under the supervision of a supervisor, manager, or leadership team position depending on specific assignment. VRCs provide professional rehabilitation services to participants/students in the areas of intake and eligibility, evaluation, planning and provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), plan development, employment development and placement, post-employment services, and case closure. This position develops the plan for services and collaborates on the provision of services by the service team in accordance with federal and/or state regulations. A VRC serves as a liaison with public agencies, schools, employers, and private sector and other community entities.

Requirements

Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation obtained through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) or eligibility to sit for the CRC certification exam; or Graduation from a program accredited by The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the Commission on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) with a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling; or Current licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor (LMFT or LMFT-A) issued by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational Licensing (IDOPL); or A Doctorate degree in Philosophy, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or Social Work plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; or Master of Social Work (MSW) degree plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; or Master of Special Education (MSpEd) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; or Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
Working knowledge of office equipment such as printers and scanners typically gained through work experience using this equipment
Working knowledge of an email application (including sending, forwarding, attaching and calendar functions) and word processor software, as well as familiarity with the use of a search engine (e.g., Google, Microsoft Edge, etc.) typically gained by at least one year of experience using these applications on a regular and frequent basis
Familiarity with a case management software system
Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience with budgeting and monitoring expenditures
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload
Ability and willingness to travel (which may include overnight travel) to provide service to customers, and for training, meetings and conferences, as needed.

Responsibilities

Applicant Intake and Eligibility Determination
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Case Management and Financial Oversight
Individualized Planning and Counseling
Collaboration and Outreach

Benefits

One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement
2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax
11 paid holidays
Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
Paid parental leave
Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
Employee assistance program