Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I

Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Obtains reviews and analyzes relevant medical psychological psychiatric social educational and vocational data to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.
  
• Provides specialized counseling to clients and family members to aid in achieving satisfactory vocational adjustment.
  
• Formulates individualized written rehabilitation plan to meet clients needs.
  
• Coordinates service with other agencies hospitals clinics schools and other community resources to meet the needs of the client and monitor clients progress.
  
• Provides job development and placement services to include follow-up to ensure satisfactory adjustment to the job.
  
• Prepares case documentation and reports to justify expenditures and monitor client progress and outcome.
  
• Locates develops and maintains referral sources of disabled persons.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higherin Rehabilitation Counseling Socialor Behavioral Science or related field.
2. Knowledge of case management which includes assessing planning developing implementing monitoring and evaluating options and services to meet an individuals human service needs using effective counseling or interviewing techniques as well as other available resources such as service plans or case management systems.
3. Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation.
4. Knowledge of interpreting vocational rehabilitation laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
5. Knowledge of making recommendations as part of a clients service plan such as clinical treatment counseling or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.
6. Knowledge of narrative report writing.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to ourJob Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.