DSHS DVR Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 4

DSHSs Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is hiring for a Lead Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Spokane WA. Your work location will be at Spokane WorkSource (an outstation).

As a Lead Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor you will help people with disabilities achieve their goals of employment and independence. This role is about more than finding jobs its about helping individuals discover their strengths overcome barriers and creating opportunities for people to thrive.

Youll lead complex vocational rehabilitation work serving as a subject matter expert for counselors and staff. Your guidance ensures services are effective consistent and tailored to the needs of each this position youll combine professional counseling skills knowledge of employment resources and leadership abilities to improve outcomes for Washingtonians.

• Regularly assigns work instructs checks the work and coaches other DVR staff within the office; maintains office coverage and acts in the absence of the VR Supervisor
• Maintain current and accurate knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) and its impact on current partnership practices with other WIOA partners
• Integrates DVR service delivery with other core programs within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) that co-enroll DVR customers in to their services
• Provide advanced vocational rehabilitation counseling that is responsive and unique to each client
• Determine eligibility for services by gathering and analyzing relevant information
• Conduct comprehensive assessments including arranging and interpreting diagnostic testing
• Develop approve and monitor individualized employment plans that align with client goals and program requirements
• Offer guidance support and post-employment services to help clients and employers achieve long-term success
• Obtain and interpret benefit analysis reports to support informed client decision-making
• Manage case service funds responsibly and effectively
• Document and track client progress using the Service Tracking and Reporting System
• Train coach and mentor other counselors providing oversight and support on complex cases
• Represent the office with employers community partners and in professional forums to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities

• Direct work with people with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center; or
• Direct service or advocacy activities that provide people with experience and skills in working with people with disabilities; or
• Direct experience as an employer as a small business owner or operator or in self-employment or other experience in human resources recruitment or experience in supervising employees training or other activities that provide experience in integrated employment environments.

• Current certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)
• Or a masters degree in rehabilitation counseling psychology counseling or a field related to vocational rehabilitation (such as one that promotes the physical psychosocial or vocational well-being of people with disabilities)
• Or a masters degree with at least 18 quarter or 12 semester credit hours of rehabilitation counseling courses

• Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies: Understanding of policies procedures and practices that support successful employment outcomes for individuals living with varied disabilities
• Leadership skills: Demonstrated ability to apply effective leadership practices that support staff and enhance program results
• Knowledge of employer expectations: Awareness of what employers look for when hiring students and individuals with disabilities
• Time management ability: Capacity to handle multiple and competing priorities within required timeframes
• Communication skills: Skill in clearly conveying information through both written and oral presentations
• Technology proficiency: Ability to use office computer tools such as MS Word Outlook internet browsers and DVR-specific applications
• Counseling techniques: Ability to apply a variety of counseling methods to meet the diverse needs of customers

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The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring a fairness access and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire you must disclose whether you have a relative household member close friend or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.