Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
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$ 4833 - 7407
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
05/12/2025Application Deadline:
05/26/2025Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
$4833 $7407Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Vocational Rehabilitation CounselorJob Description:
The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by ourEquity North Starand our vision for a positiveRiSE organizational culturethat advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups women individuals with disabilities veterans LGBTQIA2S community members and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Opportunity awaits! We are hiring two Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRC) to join our Vocational Rehabilitation Team in McMinnville. As a VRC you will increase employment and advancement opportunities for persons with disabilities. The VR counselor position completes initial interview eligibility determination determines the nature and scope of services necessary to address disability barriers and ensures identified services are provided and/or coordinated with various stakeholders.
Summary of Duties
As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) you will:
Responsible to perform all of the functions necessary to manager a full caseload and to contribute to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) performance measures.
Assure that state federal and agency standards for compliance timelines and quality are met for all cases.
Use automated case management system (ORCA) to enter update and retrieve client information in a timely and accurate manner.
Screen interview and evaluate medical and psychological information to determine potential eligibility for services.
Determine need and coordinate medical and psychological assessments with physicians psychiatrists and medical/psychological consultants.
Gather and evaluate pertinent materials to provide necessary vocational counseling and guidance to determine the nature and scope of services needed to achieve the stated vocational goal and the employment outcome.
Make determination requirements regarding physical restorative requirements (hearing aids physical therapy etc.) necessary for employment; determine training necessary for employability; coordinate closely with other agencies and provide career and vocational counseling to clients.
Provide direct job placement to consumers including employer incentive services tax credit vouchers state certifications assistive technology and work site modifications to assist consumers in reaching their employment outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
A Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling OR be certified by either the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) the Certified Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist (CIRS) OR the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission as a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) AND six months fulltime work experience providing vocational rehabilitationrelated services.
OR
A Masters degree in psychology counseling or a field related to vocational rehabilitation (such as one that promotes the physical psychosocial or vocational wellbeing of individuals with disabilities) AND oneyear fulltime work experience providing vocational rehabilitationrelated services.
OR
A Bachelors degree in a related field such as one that promotes the physical psychosocial or vocational wellbeing of individuals with disabilities AND two years of fulltime work experience in vocational rehabilitationrelated services.
There is no direct experience substitute for a Bachelors degree.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
Knowledge of commonly accepted treatment for mental and/or physical impairments.
Experience in interviewing and providing vocational guidance job analysis vocational evaluation or job development and placement.
Experience communicating verbally and in writing with a variety of people by answering questions and explaining information.
Knowledge of physical mental emotional and learning impairments and the effect that such impairments have on executive functioning.
Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.
Please make sure your application materials resume and job history are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments examinations and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
Working Conditions
Your work will be conducted in an office and you must have the ability to navigate an inperson and virtual branch our branch consists of three satellite offices. You will have to be able to navigate technology to provide office support.
Travel may be required to meet business needs or to attend employee training classes. Reasonable accommodations per the ADA or creative solutions in certain cases may be used to complete essential functions of the job.
Local or out of town travel is necessary at all times.
Daily work with a diverse group of program participants who have physical mental and/or emotional disabilities.
Work in an environment with frequent interruptions due to phone calls and staff or client needs.
You will interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.
May be able to work remotely to complete portions of counselor responsibilitieshow much and which will be determined by your supervisor.
Background Checks and Requirements
If selected as a finalist we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use EVerify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
Cost of Living Adjustments.
Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
Amazing benefits package.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Employment Preference
Veterans preference:
General Information
This is a permanent fulltime position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
Contact Information
We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) application questions or jobspecific questions.
The recruiter for this position is Bonnie Nyssen. If you contact the recruiter please include the job requisition number.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
