Rehabilitation Counselor, Full Time

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Department of labor - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

The Rehabilitation Counselor I may be a good career match for you!

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor I. This position will work as part of a team with other Vocational Rehabilitation counselors across the state, conducting a significant portion of their work remotely. This position will focus on supporting students with disabilities (14-21) in Pre-Employment Transition Services activities such as career exploration, Virtual Job Club, work readiness and introduction to career pathways.

Position may be subject to fingerprinting. Due to the nature of the work, the position may be based at any Division of Vocational Rehabilitation office across the state with hybrid telework scheduling.

Collaborating with schools, students, families, employers, and other stakeholders to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services to students across the state.

Using various virtual career exploration and preparation tools with individual youth and groups.

Developing relationships with schools and providing workshops to youth.

• Supporting summer employment opportunities for youth.

Knowledge of disabilities.

• Knowledge of best practices in working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, individuals with disabilities, families, providers, schools and employers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English.
• Working in the community and in schools.
• Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.

A four (4) year combination of training, experience, and/or education in vocational rehabilitation

program development and implementation.

We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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