Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 61722 - 114413
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS) position is located within the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. The VRS is responsible for the provision supervision and coordination of the rehabilitation services for Veterans or service members participating in various programs. The VRS is the coordinator of services and liaison between the service providers and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Provide case management services including coordination of all rehabilitation services employment services documentation of progress and adjustment and maintenance of case records according to VA regulations.
- Provide training and supervision to contract service providers to ensure that the services rendered are appropriate and in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Provide coordination of all rehabilitation services such as financial decisions adjust rehabilitation plans and coordinate employment services.
- Implement minor adjustments to rehabilitation plans if necessary for the Veteran to meet the goals of the original plan.
- Research resources and funding available in the community for consumers.
- Provide comprehensive employment and post-employment services which include assessing employability and assisting in the development of an employment assistance plan.
- Responsible for the provision supervision and coordination of the rehabilitation services for Veterans or service members participating in the various programs.
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
- Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- A complete application package MUST contain a resume and transcripts.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- We may consider your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; and whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government and efficiency of the Federal service.
- Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the cut-off date and/or closing date of this job opportunity announcement 03/24/2026.
NOTE: Applicants must meet both the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) and the Specialized Experience as stated below.
Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR):
Education
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- vocational rehabilitation vocational or educational counseling or other fields related to the position.
OR
Experience
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
- Work that required obtaining and applying occupational information for people with disabilities knowledge of the interrelationships of the involved professional and specialist services and skill in employing the methodology and techniques of counseling to motivate and encourage individuals served by the program.
- Experience that demonstrated knowledge of the vocational rehabilitation problems characteristic of the disabled including familiarity with available resources and skill in identifying evaluating and making effective use of such resources to serve individuals with disabilities; or of the disadvantaged including knowledge of adjustment problems of the educationally or culturally disadvantaged familiarity with available adult education and training resources and ability to recognize problem areas needing special attention.
- Experience in vocational guidance or teaching in a recognized vocational rehabilitation program or school developmental or supervisory work in programs of vocational rehabilitation or training programs for the disadvantaged or personnel or employment placement work that provided extensive knowledge of the training and adjustment requirements necessary to place persons having disabilities or social adjustment problems.
Specialized Experience:
To qualify at the GS-09 grade level: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-07) in the federal service or private sector. Specialized experience is work experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience in rehabilitation counseling disability therapy health employment wellness or human development theory and principles; and experience in career development process and career development theory.
OR
Applicants may substitute education for experience to qualify at the grade GS-09 grade level. Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related.
OR
Applicants may combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-09 grade level. Combination of specialized experience and education beyond 1 full year of graduate level education.
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-09) in the federal service or private sector. Specialized experience is work experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience in rehabilitation counseling disability therapy health employment wellness or human development theory and principles; rehabilitation counseling skills techniques and resources needed to work with individuals with multiple disabilities homebound individuals individuals with acute or chronic mental disabilities and those with problems adjusting to social and occupational requirements.
OR
Applicants may substitute education for experience to qualify at the grade GS-11 level. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related.
OR
Applicants may combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-11 grade level. Combination of specialized experience and education beyond 2 full years of graduate level education.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants who are/were Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
- For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07 level.
- For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 level.
Note: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience you document to include volunteer experience.
Education
An unofficial or official copy of your transcripts must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. This announcement is being recruited for the VBA Northeast District. Please see list of locations above in the Overview section. Vacancies may be available and/or offered at additional Regional Offices or out-based locations. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges universities schools or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education: you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit: information
Applicants can only apply to one location.
This is not a virtual or remote position. Relocation expenses are not approved for this vacancy. Applicants who apply and are selected for locations outside of their local commuting area are responsible for all costs associated with a move to the new official worksite.
Work Schedule: Regular office hours Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Alternate work schedules may be available.
Physical Requirements: Some travel may be necessary on occasion for training meetings or customer interactions.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory qualification and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. The full performance level of this position is grade GS-11.
VA supports the use of telework to attract and retain talented individuals in public service increase worker productivity and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility may be discussed during the interview process. Telework is subject to approval by individual supervisors and managers is considered a privilege not a right is subject to approval based on performance and other varying factors and is not guaranteed.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly appointed federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used to determine the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Placement Policy: The posting of this job opportunity announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment change to lower grade transfer appointment or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) for more information.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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