Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Gold Beach (Coos and Curry Counties)

About the role

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to support employment and advancement opportunities for people with disabilities. Ideal candidates should have experience working with individuals with various disabilities and a strong commitment to providing culturally appropriate services.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload and contribute to VR performance measures.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and agency standards for all cases.
• Utilize ORCA to enter, update, and retrieve client information.
• Complete VR tasks using technology and software.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate medical and psychological information.
• Schedule aptitude and personality interest tests and interpret results.
• Gather and evaluate pertinent materials for vocational counseling and guidance.
• Determine physical restorative requirements and coordinate with other agencies.
• Provide direct job placement services including employer incentives and assistive technology.
• Contact employers to place clients in suitable employment.
• Maintain relationships with community organizations and attend events.
• Collaborate with community partners for integrated VR services.
• Travel to Coos and Curry counties to support clients.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• A master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, CRC, CIRS, or CDMS certification, or relevant field experience.
• One year of full-time work experience in vocational rehabilitation-related services.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with two years of full-time work experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience with technology and computer systems.
• Ability to screen, interview, and evaluate medical and psychological information.
• Experience in implementing Federal laws and regulations.
• Culturally competent service delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, CRC, CIRS, or CDMS certification.
• One-year full-time work experience in vocational rehabilitation-related services.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with two years of full-time work experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience with technology and computer systems.
• Ability to screen, interview, and evaluate medical and psychological information.
• Experience in implementing Federal laws and regulations.
• Culturally competent service delivery.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate technology and different computer systems.
• Experience with job placement and employer incentives.
• Knowledge of Federal laws and regulations.
• Cultural competency in providing services.

Benefits

• Annual salary increases until reaching the top of the salary range.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
• Employee Resource Group communities.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.

Pay

$4,954 - $7,592 annually.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00pm, with occasional flexibility based on business needs.