Rehabilitation Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in human services, education or related field with persons with disabilities
• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, School Counseling, Social Work or other related behavioral health fields
• Current State of Wisconsin LPC, LCSW, LP
• Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with disabilities required, preferably people with developmental, intellectual, severe or complex disabilities
• Experience in career and disability counseling and direct service delivery with people with disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities, preferably with adults, and their families
• Excellent interpersonal, written, virtual, and verbal communication skills with diverse populations, including those with varying communication styles and abilities
• Ability to maintain collaborative communication during all work activities
• Knowledge of subminimum wage employment and competitive, integrated employment
• Knowledge of employment services, vocational rehabilitation, career counseling, transitional services, or other disability related services and work
• Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage time, multiple priorities, and deadlines effectively
• Ability to create and write reports that are substantiated
• Ability to work with and contribute to a dynamic team while also being able to work independently
• Ability to travel to in-person events as for CITEE
• Ability to set up a remote office with a reliable high-speed Wi-Fi connection or hotspot
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, scanners, and other software and equipment for interviews
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide career counseling, information and resources, and referrals with subminimum wage employees during virtual interviews across Wisconsin
• Schedule interviews, manage interview logistics, and complete interview preparations and all necessary documentation and reports in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
• Communicate with subminimum wage employees, guardians and family members, vocational providers, and other stakeholders as applicable, to ensure consistency and coordination of service delivery
• Manage logistics for all assigned WIOA career interviews, including coordinating accommodations as needed and communicating with 14c employers
• Comply with all University, partner agencies, state and federal regulations and confidentiality and compliance requirements, and uphold the ethics of their respective discipline
• Participate actively in required team and project meetings via remote technology and in person when
• Other duties as assigned to support CITEE and UWM
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members

Benefits

• The last day to submit your application is Sunday, May 31.
• UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.
• We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.