Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Northeast Region

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Northeast Region

Organization: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Agency Contact Name and Information: Vanessa Roach, View email address on click.appcast.io

Work Location: OOD Lakewood 14725 Detroit Avenue Suite 202 Lakewood 44107

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Lakewood

Other Locations: United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Akron

Compensation: $29.95/hour (unless required by legislation)

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM M-F

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Vocational Rehabilitation

Technical Skills: Budgeting, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Human Services, Public Relations, Vocational Rehabilitation

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Intercultural Communication, Organizing and Planning, Time Management

Job Description: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) Position Overview

If you are looking for a fulfilling career assisting individuals with disabilities within your community, you are in the right place! As a VRC, you will maintain a caseload of individuals with disabilities who are looking to gain job-related skills and competitive integrated employment (CIE). You will provide vocational rehabilitation (VR) counseling to participants with disabilities and work with their support teams to connect them with related programs, look at labor market information and job opportunities, discuss employment barriers and accommodations, and more. Join our dynamic team and make a real difference in the lives of Ohioans! Candidates with the following certifications are eligible to make $32.69/hour: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Duties

Interview individuals with disabilities to gather detailed information about their work history, medical situation, and more.

Determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.

Interpret diagnostic information to determine the needs of the participant.

Counsel individuals and their families concerning strengths and limitations based upon diagnostic information.

Counsel individuals toward increased functioning and mutually agreeable vocational goals as well as collaborate with community providers to assist participants in achieving goals.

Develop comprehensive individualized plans for employment (IPE) for participants.

A Successful Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Is

highly organized with efficient time management skills.

able to conduct research, analyze technical material and results.

has outstanding public relations and customer service skills.

has excellent interviewing techniques & computer skills.

able to work collaboratively and develop rapport.

has an understanding of the local labor market.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, special education, business administration, human resources, economics or related rehabilitation or human services area AND 24 months experience direct work with individuals with disabilities (e.g. Independent Living Center or 24 months providing direct service or advocacy activities with individuals with disabilities. -OR Master's degree in in vocational rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, special education, or related rehabilitation or human services area. -OR Master's degree in business administration, human resources, law, management, public administration or related field which provides competence in the employment sector &/or the field of disability AND 12 months direct work experience with individuals with disabilities (e.g. Independent Living Center) or 12 months experience providing direct service or advocacy activities with individuals with disabilities. Note: Education & experience per Code of Federal Regulations Title 34-Subtitle B-Chapter III-Part 361-Subpart B-361.18

Job Skills: Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Human Services, Public Relations, Budgeting, Organizing and Planning, Collaboration, Time Management, Intercultural Communication, Analyzation

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing inclusive and accessible planning and programming into businesses operations and services. We strive to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the Ohioans we serve. If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io so proper arrangements can be made.

ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.