Rehabilitation Counselors -Part-Time

Job Summary Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence. DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position will report to the Supervisor and provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance to individuals with disabilities to address barriers to employment and gain the skills to enter, gain, or retain employment. This position will serve in a hybrid work environment.

Entry Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor: Bachelor's degree in a field of study reasonably related to rehabilitation counseling or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with individuals with disabilities and employers and two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Intermediate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor: Master's degree in a field of study closely related to rehabilitation counseling and one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities (Closely related fields are defined by Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.)

Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor: Meets Intermediate credential requirements plus has a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (minimum 2 days per week in the office/hoteling).

Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Entry Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Introduces clients to the vocational rehabilitation program including program eligibility criteria and client’s right and responsibilities.

Reviews client’s medical and/or psychological information to identify employment needs and goals as well as available services and resources.

Intermediate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor: Same duties as listed above and the following duties:

Serves as program liaison for specialized groups.

Provides guidance to Entry Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors.

Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor: Same duties listed above and the following duties:

May serve as back up to the Rehabilitation Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Federal and State laws, statutes, rules, regulations pertaining to vocational rehabilitation services.

Physical, mental, and cognitive disabilities.

Referral and community resources.

Skill In Working with individuals with disabilities.

Computer access technology and assistive aids & devices.

Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.Candidate shall have or meet the requirements to obtain prior to their first day of employment, a valid Level One Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Travel will be required for State business. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on State business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code [A.Benefits Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.

Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans.

10 paid holidays per year.

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.

Tuition Reimbursement.

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Retirement State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.