Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Ii
State of Rhode Island · ORS VR Office Bldg Lease · $76,460–$86,474 (stated in the posting)
Department
Department of Human ServicesDivision
Healthcare Health & Allied ProfessionalsSalary
$76,460.00 - $86,474.00Job Profile
JC-02843700-77 - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II (RIASSE L580 DHS DCYF BHDDH DOC)Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
35 Hours - Standard
Job Requisition Number
JR104038 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR II (Open)Pay Grade
C00A27 AClassification
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor IIClass Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform complex assessment duties resulting in employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities in connection with a statewide program of vocational rehabilitation; to review, evaluate and interpret medical, vocational, educational, and psychological data in order to make accurate eligibility and planning decisions based on such information; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is subject to review for conformance to rules, regulations, and professional standards.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, may supervise the work of professional subordinates and support staff.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
- To perform complex assessment duties resulting in employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities in connection with a statewide program of vocational rehabilitation; to review, evaluate and interpret medical, vocational, educational, and psychosocial data in order to make accurate eligibility and planning decisions based on such information.
- To identify types of disabilities and the functional limitations associated with such disabilities.
- To effectively utilize community resources, support services, and rehabilitation technology as they relate to persons with disabilities.
- To perform job development, job analysis, and labor market analysis activities and apply those skills to achieving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
- To provide responsible vocational counseling and guidance to eligible clients.
- To develop, in partnership with clients, effective employment plans with realistic employment goals and to monitor progress towards those goals.
- To ascertain economic trends through statistical and demographic research and determinations.
- To assist in reviewing cases from a clinical and technical perspective in order to monitor for compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
- To keep accurate records and make detailed written reports.
- To participate in activities of various committees, councils or commissions as required.
- To do related work as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITITES: A thorough knowledge of approved methods and procedures used in vocational rehabilitation including the various related laws, rules and regulations; a thorough knowledge of educational and vocational training opportunities, community rehabilitation and treatment facilities, labor market analysis, employment strategies, and economic trends; the ability to conduct personnel fact-finding interviews, evaluate data, and make accurate and appropriate eligibility decisions; the ability to prepare complete and accurate reports; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Graduation from a graduate school of recognized standing with a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling; and
Experience: Employment as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in a private or public rehabilitation agency.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
This position specifically serves the specialized blind service region (region 7) of the Vocational Rehabilitation division and operates statewide. In particular, this position works with individuals who experience employment barriers due to vision impairments which may impact multiple life areas including adjustment to blindness, independence, education, employment, transportation, personal care, communication, and basic access to information.Work involves intake and eligibility determination, assessment, counseling, guidance and referral, case planning and service coordination with individuals who are either blind or significantly visually impaired, maybe deaf- blind and/or English language proficient.
Includes those populations of blind & visually impaired adults and students in high school and post-secondary education settings, as well as those with behavioral, intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/ or other co-occurring physical and/or medical potentially disabling conditions , as well as potentially eligible transition age students in secondary education programs.
The individual hired to fill this position is being hired into an E-Verify site which contains Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075. Although the individual may not have direct access to FTI, the individual is required to have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
Benefits
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.