Remote Rehabilitation Counselor

Position Function: The Vocational Counselor will support the Career Horizons Project in the competitive integrated employment (CIE) placement and retention service delivery among individuals with disabilities impacted by Long COVID. This will include recruiting and enrolling participants located within the assigned region of the state, conducting intake meetings with participants and implementing CIE placement and retention interventions, and conducting exit interviews and one-year follow up surveys.

The successful candidate must live in one of the following counties in the assigned region: Northwest MS (Tunica, Coahoma, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Leflore, Bolivar, Sunflower, Washington, Humphreys, Sharkey, or Issaquena) or North MS (Desoto, Tate, Panola, Yalobusha, Marshall, Lafayette, Calhoun, Benton, Tippah, Union, Pontotoc, Alcorn, Prentiss, Lee, Tishomingo, or Itawamba).

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. Department Profile: The Mississippi Institute on Disabilities (MIoD) is housed within the College of Education and represents an interdisciplinary hub focused on innovative and convergent research, service, and training to support individuals with disabilities. Affiliated units of MIoD include the T.Martin Center for Technology and Disability; the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic; assist with job search, application, and interview process; complete the Work Experience Survey to identify perceived CIE retention barriers and possible accommodations to address those barriers; Conduct one-year follow-up surveys with intervention participants

Communicate effectively and efficiently with intervention participants, state agencies, contractors, and related personnel to support the project

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field

Ability to work remotely with set hours and some after-hours necessary (strong internet access, minimal disruptions, etc.)

Must be proficient in technology including Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Teams, Slack, Canvas and related technology

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology or related field

Three years experience working with individuals with disabilities

Holds a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification

Knowledge of Long COVID and its impact on employment and daily life

Experience supporting persons with disabilities in achieving some type of outcome (i.e. employment, housing, advocacy, food security, etc.). Experience supporting persons with disabilities in achieving competitive integrated employment and job placement services will be preferred

Experience engaging with stakeholders in the community and regional resources

Familiarity with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provisions regarding CIE

Strong technology skills in use of multiple platforms and coordination of platforms together, including database systems like Excel

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; must understand disability related knowledge

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Position will require weekly travel and limited overnight stays

Position will require occasional weekend travel (e.g. conferences or job site observations)

Must be able to read, write, and communicate in vocal English

In case of emergency, must be able to lift 50 pounds and move quickly

Ability to engage in virtual, off-site work with internet access

Must have a location to engage in professional business within your natural environment (access to internet connection, office space, etc.)

Applications must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts (please redact social security numbers), and the complete contact information for three professional references.

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