Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 9-P11 Traverse City

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity we are passionate about creating a positive professional and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our Department provides the connections expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth build vibrant communities create affordable housing generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigans vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at position provides a range of professional vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling services to individuals with disabilities and consultation/training services to business customers. These services may include but are not limited to:

Education

Possession of a masters degree with a major in counseling rehabilitation counseling guidance and counseling special education social work psychology occupational therapy speech therapy or physical therapy.

Experience

Rehabilitation Counselor 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Rehabilitation Counselor 10

One year of professional experience providing rehabilitation counseling services equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor 9.

Rehabilitation Counselor P11

Two years of professional experience providing rehabilitation counseling services equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor including one year equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor 10; or three years of professional experience providing rehabilitation services coordination equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator including one year equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator P11.

To be considered for this position you must:
1. Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
2. Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
3. Attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college/university transcript(s) .

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Information provided in your application resume cover letter transcripts and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity 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.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV . If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at .

View the entire job specification at: you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.