Rehabilitation Counselor, Full Time

Full time

Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities .

This is a full-time in-office/on-site position. There is no remote work eligibility.

This position will have primary responsibility for providing guidance and counseling in a professional manner to individuals with disabilities in order that they may attain and maintain competitive employment in the least restrictive environment. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) will be responsible for ensuring consumer choice throughout the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) process. The VRC will coordinate rehabilitation services from intake through plan development and placement services. This position requires frequent (weekly) travel between Marathon and Key West.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

To serve in school youth ages 14-21 under regulations of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Maintain a caseload that follows VR Guidelines, Policies and Best Practices to maintain area compliance pertaining to Alerts, Things to Do, Days in Status and all other aspects of proper case management.

This position requires frequent (weekly) travel between Marathon and Key West.

Knowledge of the theories and practices of vocational rehabilitation counseling; professional ethics relating to vocational rehabilitation counseling; vocational rehabilitation process as it relates to purchase of services for clientele; and methods of data collection and analysis.

Provide and coordinate professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities in order that they may attain employment.

assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility.

Develop an Individualized Plan for employment with the full participation of the customer with a disability to determine employment outcomes.

Conduct in-depth interviews with individuals with disabilities requiring rehabilitation strategies to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and the feasibility for achieving employment outcomes.

Provide information to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices regarding services, service providers, and employment outcomes; negotiate with individuals with disabilities regarding plan development.

Develop employer contacts and serve as liaison with local employers. Collaborate with Department of Education (DOE)/Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) team members in employment service activities. Utilize the resources of community rehabilitation in securing appropriate employment services for eligible individuals with disabilities. Manage resources to ensure financial accountability according to state and federal regulations. Collaborate with community partners to assure appropriate use of available resources. Participate in training experiences designed to enhance professional competency in vocational rehabilitation.

Successfully rehabilitate customers in accordance with established goals. Provide guidance and counseling to customers during the entire rehabilitation process. Document the rehabilitation process in the client's case file in accordance with federal and state regulations and policies. Fiscally account for all client services expenditures.

Review and comply with Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Code of Ethics Guidelines

To provide Pre-ETS services to Youth under the WIOA guidelines

Complete all travel requests and travel reimbursement in a timely and accurate manner, complete timesheets in a timely and accurate manner. Effectiveness in Serving Employers.

A Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science, education, or related field, and one year of professional experience in counseling or in a public vocational rehabilitation program required. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification preferred.

Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required. Attached below is a link to the Clearinghouse website for your reference and educational review to better understand the process.

Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.

Knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of disability groups.

Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical and psychological data

Ability to develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and assess test results.

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.

Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.

A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.

Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information

ServiceSource is a 501(c)(3) organization with programs and operations in more than a dozen states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, the organization serves more than 35,000 individuals with disabilities annually through a range of innovative and valued employment, training, habilitation, housing and other support services. Our proven collaborative approach helps foster a community where individuals with disabilities can succeed and thrive. Strategic partnerships with local community businesses, government entities and nonprofits help bridge the gaps for individuals with disabilities, creating sustainable opportunities that benefit the entire community and result in greater independence for the individual.