Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Student and Youth) - #ARS00953 (Previous applicants need not reapply)

Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Student and Youth) - #ARS00953 (Previous applicants need not reapply)

State Role Title: Counselor II

Hiring Range: Minimum $56372 commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location:Aging & Rehab Svcs (NOVA)

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The beautiful historic small town of Culpeper is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is less than an hour from Fredericksburg and Charlottesville and Washington D.C. It offers plenty of charm local storefronts cafes rolling hills farmland Vineyards and stunning views for hiking.

If you enjoy working with others and love Culpeper then come and work with us.

Job Duties:

*This position is subject to close 10-business days (excluding holidays) from the opening date.

In partnership with people with disabilities the Division of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) assists individuals with disabilities to make informed choices that will maximize their employment through coordinated service delivery. DRS staff will assist the Virginia Career Works Network to deliver quality workforce services to individuals with disabilities who want to work and employers seeking to hire them.

We are seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Student and Youth) to provide pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) which result in successful transitions of students and youth with disabilities to postsecondary life. This includes successful transitions to postsecondary education/training competitive integrated employment and enhanced independent living outcomes. Caseload consists of students and youth with all types of disabilities.

This position serves a Students and Youth Counselor covering all 5 counties in the Culpeper Office coverage area which consists of 9 high schools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• In accordance with 34 CFR 361.10 34 CFR 361.11 and Virginias Combined State Plan under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) applicants are required to have a masters degree in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related field. Applicants within a semester of completing their masters may also be considered. Transcripts must accompany the application and they must display the date that the degree was awarded.
• Considerable knowledge of social economic medical vocational educational and emotional issues impacting students with disabilities; interviewing and counseling techniques; methods and tools for career counseling and exploration; and the principles and practices of vocational service delivery to students with disabilities age 14-24.

Additional Considerations:

• Current CRC credential.
• Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated skill in leading groups of students; providing training and technical assistance; facilitating meetings and team processes; team building and collaborative problem-solving; negotiating diverse community organizations agencies and other resources; and client-focused advocacy.
• Skilled in Windows based computer usage and the ability to learn proprietary software for case management/case documentation purposes.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students families LEAs and community organizations.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple and sometimes unrelated responsibilities in a timely manner; prioritize duties; and exercise responsible judgment with minimal supervision.

Special Instructions:

Masters level transcripts or copy of current certification if applicable must accompany the application. Please note that the transcripts must display the date that the degree was awarded.

• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code 2.2-1201.1.
• A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.
• The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code 2.2-3114).

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact for assistance.

Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans Americorp Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias New Recruitment Management System. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.