VR Counselor - #WWRW0164

DHRM•Augusta, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) is seeking a VR Counselor to coordinate vocational services for participants with disabilities. The counselor leads an interdisciplinary team, guides service planning, supports participants during their stay and transition home, and maintains accurate case documentation.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the social, economic, medical, vocational, and emotional challenges that affect individuals with disabilities.
Expertise in interviewing, evaluating, and counseling.
Expertise in methods and tools for career counseling and exploration.
Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related field.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and the professional community.
Ability to organize and manage multiple and occasionally unrelated responsibilities promptly, prioritize duties, and exercise responsible judgment with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated skills in leading and facilitating effective team processes, as well as listening, providing guidance and feedback, and managing meetings.
Working knowledge of Windows-based software.

Nice To Haves

Applicants within a semester of completing their master's may also be considered.
Current CRC credential or eligible to sit for credential.
Applicants within a semester of completing a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related field will be considered if the application is accompanied by a transcript that verifies the anticipated graduation date.

Responsibilities

Implement a structured rehabilitation model from pre-admissions through discharge.
Establish realistic employment goals, coordinate services, monitor progress, and support participants through effective counseling and problem-solving.
Lead interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Team meetings, promote participant self-advocacy, manage team dynamics, resolve conflicts, and ensure timely, well-coordinated services.
Maintain ongoing communication and document team decisions promptly.
Maintain accurate, timely case documentation in AWARE and DocFinity.
Follow confidentiality standards, complete discharge reports within required timelines, and support WWRC productivity measures.
Build strong relationships with sponsors and referral sources.
Follow communication protocols, participate in new counselor training activities, and respond constructively to sponsor feedback.