Rehabilitation Counselor - Deafblind - Rehabilitation Counselor Senior or Career

About the role

The Rehabilitation Counselor Senior/Career position at State Services for the Blind (SSB) is responsible for providing individualized Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services to primarily DeafBlind individuals, including youth and adults, ages fourteen (14) and older. This role requires advanced knowledge of DeafBlindness, including communication modalities such as American Sign Language (ASL), tactile communication, and ProTactile, as well as familiarity with the unique vocational challenges and adaptations needed for individuals with dual sensory loss and/or Deafblindness.

Responsibilities

• Identify vocational goals and develop Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs)
• Coordinate assessments and support successful competitive integrated employment outcomes
• Collaborate with employers, service providers, schools, VR team members, and community partners
• Support customers in the community, local businesses, schools, and partner organizations
• Work collaboratively with customers to achieve employment success
• Provide individualized VR services to DeafBlind individuals, including youth and adults
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Blind Rehabilitation Teaching, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Special Education, School Counseling, or other closely related field as determined by the agency
• Three (3) years of related work experience providing employment counseling for individuals with Deafblindness/combined hearing and vision loss, Blindness and Vision Loss which demonstrates knowledge of one-to-one counseling, caseload management, development of rehabilitation plans, job placement services, and employment supports that lead to success in finding, keeping, retaining, or advancing in employment
• Sufficient signing skills to communicate effectively with individuals who are DeafBlind, Low Vision or Blind
• Experience working with individuals who are DeafBlind, Low Vision or Blind
• Caseload management experience in a rehabilitation, education, or human services setting
• Maintain a valid driver's license and insurance OR have other reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience working with the Deafblind population (youth and/or adults aged 14 and older) who identify as Deafblind and/or have combined hearing/vision loss
• Experience working with DeafBlind communities, including DeafBlind communication and learning styles
• Knowledge of DeafBlind-related assistive technology, mobility solutions, and adaptive equipment
• Experience with Blind or low-vision populations
• Experience coordinating services across multiple agencies or providers