Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor ($5,000 sign on)

About the role

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor manages, reports, and documents assigned patient cases, including interviewing, counseling, and evaluating patients to assist them adjust to a new way of life.

Responsibilities

• Establishes patient vocational rehabilitation objectives and coordinates patient progress by counseling and evaluating patient progress.
• Evaluates patient vocational ability and potential by administering, scoring, interpreting and reporting selected vocational evaluations, situational assessments, return to work plans and job site evaluations.
• Interviews patients, monitors emotional and physical adjustment to disability and provides counseling regarding vocational and educational alternatives.
• Prepares and maintains reports on patient progress in vocational services for physicians and medical team, medical records, insurance companies, government agencies, and DORS.
• Assists in patient placement process, recommends placement objectives and educates clients regarding job seeking skills, resume writing and interviewing techniques.
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
• Reports directly to the Manager, Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Evaluation or related field (provides knowledge of career development, counseling, testing and sampling techniques).
• Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Certification required within 3 months of hire.
• CPR certification required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of counseling techniques and knowledge of vocational materials, equipment and resources, typically gained through one year of related work experience.
• Ability to meet revenue productivity requirements for a Rehabilitation Specialist as determined by department policy.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively communicate with clients, hospital personnel and outside contacts.
• Analytical abilities to interpret test results, prescribe appropriate treatment, and assess client's condition and progress.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
• Travel to assigned offsite locations and jobsites as necessary.