Vocational Rehabilitation Spec

Oklahoma State Government•Tulsa, OK

12d•$4,108 - $5,725

About The Position

Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing complex professional work in program consultation and monitoring; in guidance and counseling; client training; and specialized job placement for the vocational rehabilitation of individuals with physical or mental disabilities, blindness or visual impairments. Assigned responsibilities also include evaluating client work capacities, providing assistive technology services and administering tests to determine vocational aptitudes, interests, abilities, and potential of clients.

Requirements

Level I - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, vocational evaluation, or counseling; OR a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in a disability related field.
Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or human resources with a rehabilitation counselor major , psychology, Behavioral Science, Marital and Family Therapy, School Counseling, Special Education, a Master in Education in School Counseling or Special Education or a counseling related field, OR any master’s degree and is eligible to sit for the certification/licensure exam specific to the professional job duties such as the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or the Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE) certification the Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP), the Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LFMT), School Counselor Certification (Traditional) or Certification in Special Education.
Level III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or human resources with a rehabilitation counselor major, psychology, Behavioral Science, Marital and Family Therapy, School Counseling, Special Education, a Master in Education in School Counseling or Special Education or a counseling related field, OR any master’s degree and is eligible to sit for the certification/licensure exam specific to the professional job duties such as the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or the Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE) certification the Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP), the Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LFMT), School Counselor Certification (Traditional) or Certification in Special Education; plus two years of professional experience in counseling, job placement, vocational evaluation or rehabilitation.
Level IV - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or human resources with a rehabilitation counselor major, psychology, Behavioral Science, Marital and Family Therapy, School Counseling, Special Education, a Master in Education in School Counseling or Special Education or a counseling related field, OR any master’s degree and is eligible to sit for the certification/licensure exam specific to the professional job duties such as the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or the Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE) certification the Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP), the Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LFMT), School Counselor Certification (Traditional) or Certification in Special Education; plus four years of professional experience in counseling, job placement, vocational evaluation or rehabilitation.
This position with the Department of Rehabilitation Services requires proficiency in the American Sign Language as demonstrated by the successful completion of a competency test administered by the Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Unit of the Department of Rehabilitation Services.
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants with current LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) or CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor), LBP (Licensed Behavioral Practitioner, LFMT (Licensed Marital and Family Therapist), School Counselor Certification (traditional) or certification in Special Education credentials and with experience in counseling.

Responsibilities

Provides services to clients in meeting problems of personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
Interprets and analyzes applicant’s physical or mental condition, social and economic situation, attitudes and aptitudes, work experiences, functional limitations, educational background and personality traits to determine kind and extent of disability and rehabilitation possibilities.
Consults with physicians, psychologists and other appropriate disability professionals regarding findings of examinations; administers and interprets psychological tests when indicated; determines eligibility for rehabilitation services on the basis of law and policy; and assists individuals in formulating a suitable rehabilitation plan.
Plans and arranges for rehabilitation services; approves expenditures within specified limits for planned rehabilitation services.
Confers with public and private employers to establish job opportunities for rehabilitation clients; aids clients in securing employment consistent with their capabilities; monitors client progress.
Provides program monitoring and consultation; keeps appropriate case records and controls case service expenditures.
Assists employers and businesses with guidelines for accommodating people with disabilities according to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to persons with disabilities.
Administers and/or develops work samples and situational assessments.
Reviews and assesses medical, psychological, neuropsychological, legal, educational and social information concerning clients who have been referred for vocational evaluation; determines need for additional diagnostic information.
Prepares individual written vocational evaluation plans; acts as consultant to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors in making vocational decisions.
Orients clients to the evaluation process; administers and interprets test results to determine learning capacity, work-related aptitudes, abilities and limitations, behavioral factors affecting vocational performance and rehabilitation potential of clients; makes objective observations of all behaviors essential to the world of work; and recommends specific goals and services to clients.
Teaches basic vocational skills and leads groups that are composed of individuals with vastly diverse cultural, educational, emotional, physical and mental abilities and backgrounds; develops and administers appropriate job samples to determine learning ability, reaction to supervision, work with peers, work tolerances, physical tolerances and endurance.
Assists individuals with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of assistive technology devices(s).
Prepares vocational evaluation reports detailing test results and their implications, job sample evaluation, summary of observations, work ethics and attitudes, physical capabilities, clients expressed and displayed vocational interest.

Benefits

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
5% additional pay for the possession of an appropriate professional certification or licensure
Training opportunities to help meet CEU requirements