DSHS DVR Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Lead
About the role
DSHS's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is hiring for a Lead Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. This role supports people with disabilities in achieving employment and independence.
Responsibilities
- Assigns work, instructs, checks the work, and coaches other DVR staff within the office
- Maintains office coverage and acts in the absence of the VR Supervisor
- Maintain current and accurate knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA)
- Integrate DVR service delivery with other core programs within the WIOA
- Provide advanced vocational rehabilitation counseling that is responsive and unique to each client
- Determine eligibility for services by gathering and analyzing relevant information
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including arranging and interpreting diagnostic testing
- Develop, approve, and monitor individualized employment plans that align with client goals and program requirements
- Offer guidance, support, and post-employment services to help clients and employers achieve long-term success
- Obtain and interpret benefit analysis reports to support informed client decision-making
- Manage case service funds responsibly and effectively
- Document and track client progress using the Service Tracking and Reporting System
- Train, coach, and mentor other counselors, providing oversight and support on complex cases
- Represent the office with employers, community partners, and in professional forums to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities
Requirements
- Four years of paid experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor or similar paid experience in vocational counseling, job placement, vocational assessment, or other areas of rehabilitation counseling
- One year of the paid experience may be substituted with unpaid experience consisting of: Direct work with people with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center; or Direct service or advocacy activities that provide people with experience and skills in working with people with disabilities; or Direct experience as an employer, as a small business owner or operator, or in self-employment, or other experience in human resources, recruitment, or experience in supervising employees, training, or other activities that provide experience in integrated employment environments
- One of the following current certifications as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), or a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, counseling, or a field related to vocational rehabilitation (such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of people with disabilities), or a master's degree with at least 18 quarter or 12 semester credit hours of rehabilitation counseling courses
Qualifications
Click here for a complete list of desirable qualifications. Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities we are looking for: Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding period is complete.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding period is complete.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding period is complete.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding period is complete.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding period is complete.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding period is complete.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding period is complete.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding period is complete.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding period is complete.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding period is complete.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding period is complete.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding period is complete.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding period is complete.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling techniques
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding period is complete.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of DVR service delivery policies, Leadership skills, Knowledge of employer expectations, Time management ability, Communication skills, Technology proficiency, Counseling