DSHS DVR Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
DSHS DVR Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
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DSHS DVR Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
The job of Vocational Rehabilitation Counseloris suited for the person that has a commitment to the economic prosperity of students youth and adults with disabilities who are seeking goodpaying jobs and advancement in their careers. You provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and case management services to assist people with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining employment.Join theDivision of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)and our hardworking team of professionals.
In this role you will be engaged in providing vocational rehabilitation services to a variety of people including those who are deaf and hard of hearing. In cooperation with other agencies and service providers youll work with clients to complete comprehensive assessments and develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) to achieve their employment goals.
Some of what you will do- Determine client eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services
- Provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and support
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of client needs for vocational rehabilitation services
- Obtain benefits analysis reports and interpret results to assist and counsel clients
- Assist clients in developing and implementing an IPE and monitor progress toward completion of employment goals
- Maintain close working relationships with a federal state and local organizations; jointly serving clients
- Promote DVR programs to the public and employers and conduct outreach in the community to share information about DVR services
- Lead group orientations workshops and related activities to facilitate informed choices and prepare clients for employment
Who should apply
Current Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)
Or a masters degree in rehabilitation counseling psychology counseling or a field related to vocational rehabilitation (such as one that promotes the physical psychosocial or vocational wellbeing of people with disabilities)
Or a masters degree with at least 18 quarter or 12 semester credit hours of rehabilitation counseling courses plus 6 months of paid/unpaid vocational counseling job placement vocational assessment or other areas of rehabilitation counseling experience
OR
Bachelors degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling or reasonably related field and accepted or enrolled in a rehabilitation counseling or related masters program that will be completed within 2 years plus 1 year paid/unpaid experience consisting of:
Direct work with people with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center
Or direct service or advocacy activities that provide you with experience and skills in working with persons with disabilities
Or direct experience as an employer as a small business owner or operator or in selfemployment or other experience in education human resources recruiting or experience in supervising employees training or other activities that provide experience in integrated employment environments or in areas that assist others find employment (i.e. WorkSource)
What we are looking for- Commitment to the economic prosperity of people who are seeking goodpaying jobs and/or advancement in their careers
- Strong ability to assist clients in exercising informed choices to make collaborative decisions that are consistent with appropriate vocational rehabilitation practice
- Negotiate with vendors and collaborate with other rehabilitation professionals
- Work effectively with all types of people
- Emotional intelligence assist in redirecting anger or frustration into positive communication and behavior
- Desire to develop exceptional vocational rehabilitation counseling skills
Click herefor acomplete list of desiredqualifications.If you are currently enrolled (or accepted to an accredited vocational rehab mastersprogram) you may qualify for tuition reimbursement. Please discuss this at the time of interview.
The goal class for this role described above is for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 3. We may consider applicants at the VRC1 or VRC2 level with a training plan to advance to a VRC3. Education and experience are the difference between qualifications at each level and evaluated by the hiring team.Starting salary depends on your qualifications.Thoroughlysubmittedapplicationdocuments willassistindeterminingyour experience and education in this area.See why people like you chose careers with DSHS.Interested Apply today!
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The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity antiracism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
