Voc Rehab Counselor Certified II
Full Time
Louisville, KY 40242
Posted
Job description
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5/3/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Voc Rehab Counselor Certified II
Pay Grade
15
Salary
$4,652.52 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workforce Development
Location
8412 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242 USA
Louisville, KY 40242 USA
Description
The Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to educate, prepare and train Kentucky's current and future workforces. Our goal is to create and make continuous improvements to an education and workforce system that prepares Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping businesses find the skilled workers they need to compete and create jobs in the Commonwealth.
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation empowers individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, achieve economic self-sufficiency and independence, and to contribute back to society. We also help businesses and employers recruit, retain and accommodate employees with disabilities.
We are seeking a Voc Rehab Counselor Certified II to demonstrates an expert level of proficiency in highly specialized rehabilitation counseling and caseload management oversight for consumers with disabilities who are seeking gainful employment and functions autonomously to ensure consumers receive appropriate guidance in rehabilitation areas that are specialized to meet the needs of the consumers who have one or a combination of complex disabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
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The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation empowers individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, achieve economic self-sufficiency and independence, and to contribute back to society. We also help businesses and employers recruit, retain and accommodate employees with disabilities.
We are seeking a Voc Rehab Counselor Certified II to demonstrates an expert level of proficiency in highly specialized rehabilitation counseling and caseload management oversight for consumers with disabilities who are seeking gainful employment and functions autonomously to ensure consumers receive appropriate guidance in rehabilitation areas that are specialized to meet the needs of the consumers who have one or a combination of complex disabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Functions autonomously as voc rehab expert and serves as team leader; collects, interprets and evaluates medical, psychological and vocational reports to determine eligibility for services for consumers with complex, highly specialized rehabilitation needs; coordinates services with other professionals; and conducts assessments to evaluate services needed for consumers to prepare for and retain gainful employment.
- Plans, coordinates and manages delivery of services based on assessments, vocational counseling, goals and Individual Plans for Employment (IPE) developed with consumers; manages caseload budgets; in absence of, or as directed by manager, approves rehabilitation plans and expenditures for staff; and trains and mentors other counseling staff, provides consultation services for less- experienced staff.
- Works extensively with employers throughout a district in performing job development, job analysis, and follow-up services; assures job placement is consistent with consumers' unique strengths, abilities and interests and arranges services such as job coaching, etc. from professionals needed for complex cases; and assesses needs for rehab technology.
- Acts as a subject matter expert; develops and maintains case documentation and Case Management System (CMS) data; prepares correspondence; interprets and applies agency policies and state and federal laws; manages programs and affirmative action related to consumers' needs; and travels frequently throughout the district to provide services to consumers and to resolves consumer complaints.
- Develops referrals; performs public relation functions and partners with organizations, schools, physicians, etc. to provide services to consumers and to develop resources; serves on local and statewide boards and committees; coordinates inter-agency activities; seeks consumer resources; assists in writing guidelines; and conducts technical presentations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years professional experience in rehabilitation counseling.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must hold certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as administered by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. www.crccertification.com Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Occasional travel will be required to coordinate services between customers and the agency.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Heidi Kesterson at heidi.kesterson@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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