Transition Counselor (Berkeley/Dorchester)
State of South Carolina · Columbia, SC · 2 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
Responsibilities
Prepare & assist eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive employment by coordinating services to include vocational counseling, guidance, and direct job placement.
- Conduct and coordinate communication assessments, vocational assessments, career exploration, and job preparation instruction and design individualized plan for employment (IPE).
- Complete caseload management activities weekly
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Psychology or other degree qualifying under CSPD guidelines.
- Ability to counsel and advise students and youth with various physical mental disabilities toward a vocational goal through Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE) and consideration of the consumers' interest, abilities and needs.
- Ability to communicate effectively to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, vendors, employers, the medical community, and coworkers.
- Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Benefits
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work schedules
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Additional Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including:
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement and savings plan options
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules
- Tuition assistance
- Holiday, annual and sick leave
- Discounts on purchases, travel and more