Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Adult Caseload) #ARS00590

Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Adult Caseload) - #ARS00590

State Role Title:Counselor II

Hiring Range: Starting minimum $56372 commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location:Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

If you want to work with a dynamic team that is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have opportunities to compete for and enjoy high quality employment then DARS is the place for you!

Why Join Us
Purpose-driven work
Inclusive supportive teams
Great state benefits

Job Duties:

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 to fill a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Adult Caseload) to provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance case management and comprehensive service delivery to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive integrated employment (CIE). Employee must adhere to all federal and state regulations and agency policies and procedures including WIOA Title IV requirements. Caseload consists of adults with disabilities.

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 order to be qualified for this position.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Considerable knowledge of the social economic medical vocational and emotional issues impacting persons with disabilities; interviewing evaluation and counseling techniques; methods and tools for career counseling and exploration.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of vocational service delivery to persons with disabilities.

Skills/Abilities:

• Skilled in Windows based computer usage and the ability to learn proprietary software for case management/case documentation purposes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers co-workers and the professional community.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple and sometimes unrelated responsibilities in a timely manner; to prioritize duties and exercise responsible judgment with minimal supervision.

Other duties/special projects as assigned. Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Additional Considerations:

• Current CRC credential.
• Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requirements.

Special Instructions

• This position 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.
• The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code 2.2 3114).

Benefits:

DARS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include your choice of health insurance plans flexible spending accounts VRS retirement employer paid basic group life insurance employee paid optional group life 13 paid holidays Sick Leave Annual Leave Family Personal Leave employee discount programs and much more!

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 AmeriCorps 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 résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are 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.