Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Job TitleVocational Rehabilitation CounselorDutiesHelpMajor duties include, but are not limited to:Perform initial rehabilitation evaluations, entitlement assessments, rehabilitation planning, problem-solving, and adjustment counseling.Provide case management, including the coordination of all rehabilitation services, case documentation, and employment services; and, as necessary, the administration and interpretation of vocation testing.Provide services for employer consultation, employment development and placement, career counseling, and vocational planning and assessment.Combine data from diagnostic tests and medical records to give a comprehensive picture of strengths, weaknesses, capabilities, and interests to help patients find a suitable employment or independent living objective.Partner with Vet Centers, career centers, local Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program, Specialists, Local Veterans' Employment Representatives, VA employment programs, and others to provide job search and placement services.Conduct counseling using a variety of approaches, including tele-counseling, depending on the needs of the Veteran.Provide information and assistance with the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program through individual and group therapy sessions.Promotion Potential: The full performance level of this position is grade GS-12Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PMCompressed/Flexible: AvailableTelework: This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. Telework may be approved only on a case-by-case basis with supervisory approval. Routine or recurring telework is not authorized for this position.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description Title/PD#: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/PD38542A, PD38544A, and PD38543ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedFinancial Disclosure Report: Not requiredBargaining Unit: Yes-1276