Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Adult) - #ARS00511

In partnership with people with disabilities, the Division of Rehabilitative Services (DRS), a division of the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), assists individuals with disabilities in making informed choices that maximize their employment opportunities through coordinated service delivery. DRS staff support the Virginia Career Works Network in delivering quality workforce services to individuals with disabilities who want to work, as well as to employers seeking to hire them.

About the role

We are seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Adult) to provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance, case management, and comprehensive service delivery to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive integrated employment (CIE). This position manages a caseload primarily consisting of adults with disabilities and serves a rural territory, receiving referrals from Harrisonburg City and Rockingham County.

Employee must adhere to all federal and state regulations and agency policies and procedures, including WIOA Title IV requirements. Telework is limited to one day per week. On other days, employees have the option to work from alternate work locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance
• Case management and comprehensive service delivery
• Assist individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive integrated employment (CIE)
• Adhere to federal and state regulations and agency policies, including WIOA Title IV requirements
• Complete other duties or special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related field (applicants within a semester of completing their master's may also be considered)
• Master’s level transcripts or copy of current certification, if applicable, must accompany the application and display the date the degree was awarded
• Considerable knowledge of the social, economic, medical, vocational, and emotional issues impacting persons with disabilities
• Knowledge of interviewing, evaluation, and counseling techniques
• Knowledge of methods and tools for career counseling and exploration
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of vocational service delivery to persons with disabilities
• Skilled in Windows-based computer usage and ability to learn proprietary software for case management and documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain working relationships with customers, co-workers, and the professional community
• Ability to organize and manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize duties, and exercise responsible judgment with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential
• Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requirements

Additional Considerations

• This position is designated as sensitive under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1 and requires a fingerprint-based criminal history check for the finalist candidate
• The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code § 2.2-3114)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plan options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) retirement benefits
• Employer-paid basic group life insurance
• Optional employee-paid group life insurance
• 13 paid holidays
• Sick leave, annual leave, and family personal leave
• Employee discount programs

Pay

Starting salary of $58,345, commensurate with experience.