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USAJOBS · 2 days ago

Vocational Rehab Counselor

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$62K/yr - $137K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs) to provide and coordinate rehabilitation, counseling, and case management services to disabled veterans and eligible individuals. The role focuses on assisting veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and sustain employment through the Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation Program.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform initial rehabilitation evaluations, entitlement assessments, rehabilitation planning, problem-solving, and adjustment counseling

Provide case management, including the coordination of all rehabilitation services, case documentation, and employment services; and, as necessary, the administration and interpretation of vocation testing

Provide services for employer consultation, employment development and placement, career counseling, and vocational planning and assessment

Combine data from diagnostic tests and medical records to give a comprehensive picture of strengths, weaknesses, capabilities, and interests to help patients find a suitable employment or independent living objective

Partner with Vet Centers, career centers, local Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program, Specialists, Local Veterans' Employment Representatives, VA employment programs, and others to provide job search and placement services

Provide information and assistance with the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program through individual and group therapy sessions

Conduct counseling using a variety of approaches, including tele-counseling, depending on the needs of the Veteran

Partner with administrators at schools, Vet Centers, military bases, and federal, state, and local agencies to determine the individual needs of service members and Veterans and to provide the essential assistance

Qualification

Master's degree in counselingRehabilitation counselingCase managementSupervised internshipVocational rehabilitation servicesStress toleranceInterpersonal skillsOral communicationTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

Successful completion of a master's degree (or higher) in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation services, clinical rehabilitation counseling, counseling psychology, mental health counseling, career counseling or social work from an accredited college or university

The education in paragraph 1a must have included a supervised internship in rehabilitation counselling or case management specialization

One-year post-master's degree experience in direct delivery of professional vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job

Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation

Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors

A complete application package MUST contain a resume and transcripts

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process