Rehabilitation Counselor 1- District 6
Company: State of Georgia
Location: Augusta
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency operates five
integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a
primary goal - to help people with disabilities to become fully
productive members of society by achieving independence and
meaningful employment. Our programs impact both employers and job
seekers. Our bottom line is to tailor our services to fit your
needs. And our promise to you is consistent professional service
with responsive and responsible follow-up.
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is seeking to fill
Counselor positions in the following offices:
* Augusta
* Dublin
* Statesboro
Interested candidates must be willing and able to work at either
one of the offices listed above. Office preference of candidates
will be considered but is not guaranteed. The posting may be closed
upon establishment of a sufficient pool of candidates.
Entry Salary
$40,873.00 (Non-Certified Rehabilitation Counselor)
$42,917.00 (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor)
Position Summary
Under direct supervision, provide vocational rehabilitation
services to individuals with disabilities in order to facilitate
competitive and integrated employment outcomes. Duties include
gathering information, entering data, preparing correspondence,
maintaining records, and providing accurate information and
assistance regarding authorization and invoice of services provided
for individuals with disabilities.
Provides rehabilitation counseling and guidance to determine
eligibility for services and to plan, develop, implement and manage
a vocationally focused plan for employment for eligible individuals
resulting in successful employment outcomes. Manages cases through
the rehabilitation process (referral to case closure). Enters data
into the case management system and documents to reflect case
activity and services provided. Plans, authorizes and provides
services in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Provides case management services to ensure correct and timely
service provision. Works directly with potentially eligible
students, applicants and clients following policies and
procedures.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Develops and maintains referral sources
* Conducts interviews with VR participants (potentially eligible
students, applicants and clients)
* Under direct supervision, reviews and interprets education,
vocation, psychological and medical information
* Travel within caseload assignment area to meet with individuals,
providers, partners and other out reach
* Under direct supervision, assist in determining eligibility,
identifying order of selection, conducting a comprehensive needs
assessment and developing an individualized plan for employment,
authorizing services
* Under direct supervision, counsels and guides participants
throughout the rehabilitation process, including establishing
employment goal, facilitating job search efforts, maintaining
contact with clients, and moving the case to closure
* Monitors client movement and ensures timely provision of
services
* Documents accurately and timely in AWARE (client information
system)
* Observes rules of confidentiality as stated by departmental
guidelines in the dissemination and interpretation of test results
and other case file information.
* Provides information to educate the public, other agencies,
vendors and potential customers about rehabilitation services
* Enters accurate participant data in the client information system
at the direction of the counselor, as well as captures reporting
data
* Processes and monitors authorizations and invoices for
rehabilitation services in accordance with policies and
procedures
Competencies
* Technical Capacity
* Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
* Organizational Skills
* Thoroughness
* Collaboration Skills
* Communication Proficiency
* Flexibility
Supervisory Responsibility
None required for this position.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday
through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position may occasionally
require long hours and weekend work.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role
routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers
and smartphones.
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job perform duties in an office setting.
This is a 40-hour workweek requirement. The position may involve
managing a high volume workload and demands a high level of
accuracy while working with deadlines. Regular attendance is an
important part of being successful in this position. Work is
performed in an office environment. Strong computer skills are
needed due to ongoing changes to applications that affect the way
the work is performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some
out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, or a
closely related behavioral or social science field from an
accredited college or university OR Associate's degree in a related
area from an accredited college or university AND One year of
related work experience OR Four years of directly related
experience. Note:
Some positions may require specialized certification
Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Psychology, Sociology,
Social Services, Education, Special Education, etc.) AND 2 years of
relevant experience OR
* Master's Degree in a related field (Psychology, Sociology, Social
Services, Education, Special Education, etc.) OR
* CRC Credential in good standing
* One year of experience working with individuals with significant
disabilities.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
As a condition of employment with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation
Agency, you must successfully complete a mandatory federal and
national background check, pre-employment testing, and additional
checks required for your job.
AAP/EEO Statement
GVRA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.
Reasonable Accommodations
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is committed to
providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities upon request. To request a reasonable accommodation
during any step in the hiring process, please contact our HR Team
at ada_request@gvs.ga.gov.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.
Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, or a
closely related behavioral or social science field from an
accredited college or university OR Associate's degree in a related
area from an accredited college or university AND One year of
related work experience OR Four years of directly related
experience. Note: Some positions may require specialized
certification.
Additional Information
* Agency Logo:
* Requisition ID: SOC0A30
* Number of Openings: 0
* Advertised Salary: $40,873 - $42,917
* Shift: Day Job
* Posting End Date: Aug 11, 2022
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