Transition Counselor (FLorence)

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. (Transition Caseload)
• 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 and mental disabilities toward a vocational goal through Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE) and consideration of the consumers' interest, abilities and needs.
• Should be able to communicate effectively to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, vendors, employers, the medical community, and coworkers.
• Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Benefits

• Health insurance (includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Term life insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules (including telecommuting)
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• State Retirement Plan (defined benefit and defined contribution)
• Deferred Compensation Program (401(k) and 457 options)
• Tuition assistance
• Discounts on purchases, travel, and more