Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Dual Counselor/Mixed Caseload) - #ARS00900

Job Overview Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Dual Counselor/Mixed Caseload) - #ARS00900 State Role Title: Counselor II Hiring Range: Starting minimum $56,372 commensurate with experience. Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Join DARS and help students and adults with disabilities build brighter futures by connecting them to meaningful employment right here in our community. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you’ll provide hands‑on guidance, training, and support that opens doors to independence and opportunity. Responsibilities 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. DRS is seeking to hire Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Mixed 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 individuals (students and adults) in the Portsmouth service area. Other duties and/or special projects as assigned. Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor. Qualifications Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related field, or within a semester of completing a master’s. Transcripts with degree date required. 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: Proficient with Windows‑based computer usage and ability to learn proprietary software for case management; effective communication and relationship building with customers, co‑workers, and the professional community; ability to organize and manage multiple responsibilities in a timely manner; prioritize duties and exercise responsible judgment with minimal supervision. Current CRC credential (preferred). Knowledge of WIOA and ADA compliance requirements. Benefits DARS offers a comprehensive benefits package including 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 more. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of VA Careers