Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Southeast Region
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Southeast Region
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Job Description
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS&Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Bachelors degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling counseling social work psychology disability studies special education business administration human resources economics or related rehabilitation or human services area AND 24 months experience direct work with individuals with disabilities (e.g. Independent Living Center or 24 months providing direct service or advocacy activities with individuals with disabilities.
OR Masters degree in in vocational rehabilitation counseling counseling social work psychology disability studies special education or related rehabilitation or human services area.
OR Masters degree in business administration human resources law management public administration or related field which provides competence in the employment sector &/or the field of disability AND 12 months direct work experience with individuals with disabilities (e.g. Independent Living Center) or 12 months experience providing direct service or advocacy activities with individuals with disabilities.
Note: Education & experience per Code of Federal Regulations Title 34Subtitle BChapter IIIPart 361Subpart B361.18
Job Skills: Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and Rehabilitation Human Services Public Relations BudgetingOrganizing and Planning Collaboration Time Management Intercultural Communication Analyzation
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) Position Overview
If you are looking for a fulfilling career assisting individuals with disabilities within your community you are in the right place! As a VRC you will maintain a caseload of individuals with disabilities who are looking to gain jobrelated skills and competitive integrated employment (CIE). You will provide vocational rehabilitation (VR) counseling to participants with disabilities and work with their support teams to connect them with related programs look at labor market information and job opportunities discuss employment barriers and accommodations and more. Join our dynamic team and make a real difference in the lives of Ohioans!
Candidates with the following certifications are eligible to make $31.74/hour:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).
Locations Available
- Columbus BSVI/BVR 150 East Campus View Boulevard Suite 300 Columbus OH 43235
- Athens BSVI/BVR 86 Columbus Road Suite 102 Athens OH 45701
- OMJ Ross County 475 Western Avenue Chillicothe OH 45601
- Portsmouth 1001 4th Street Portsmouth Ohio 45662
Daytime travel within Ohio may be required. The selected candidate must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle must have a valid drivers license.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Duties
- Interview individuals with disabilities to gather detailed information about their work history medical situation and more.
- Determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.
- Interpret diagnostic information to determine the needs of the participant.
- Counsel individuals and their families concerning strengths and limitations based upon diagnostic information.
- Counsel individuals toward increased functioning and mutually agreeable vocational goals as well as collaborate with community providers to assist participants in achieving goals.
- Develop comprehensive individualized plans for employment (IPE) for participants.
A Successful Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Is highly organized with efficient time management skills.
- Is able to conduct research analyze technical material and results.
- Has outstanding public relations and customer service skills.
- Has excellent interviewing techniques & computer skills.
- Is able to work collaboratively and develop rapport.
- Has an understanding of the local labor market.
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Division Overview
OODs Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) and Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) provide vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to eligible individuals with disabilities to assist them to attain and maintain competitive integrated employment. OOD works with adults seeking to enter the workforce or retain a job and with youth beginning at age 14 to assist them as they transition from high school into college and/or the workplace. For more information click here to view the OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Fact Sheet.
Applications and Selections
Please ensure your online application and work experience clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. Transcripts are REQUIRED for consideration for this position. You must submit a copy of your unofficial transcript by the posting deadline by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7 or via email to .
See resume is not a substitution for completing work experience and/or supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must also be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application.
Applicants can check their application status and all vacancyrelated email correspondence on My Jobpage. On the Careers.Ohio job search webpage once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo.Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g. issues logging in or other systemrelated issues) should contact.
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of theSEIU/1199Collective Bargaining Agreement.The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview.All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam.
Background Check
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position may be required to complete and pass a urinalysis to test for restricted substances as a condition of employment. Testing will also be performed for the presence of . An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical . An applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the topranked state agencies implementing inclusive and accessible planning and programming into businesses operations and services. We strive to hire sustain and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the Ohioans we serve.
If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process please contact so proper arrangements can be made.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment disability determinations and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses education and nonprofit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources support and opportunities that fit their unique needs abilities and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment.To learn more about what we do please visit our website atood.ohio.
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The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
