Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II

About the role

Join a high-performing team of dedicated staff committed to helping people with disabilities become employed and advance in their careers. The Middlebury Office of HireAbility is recruiting for a skilled rehabilitation/career counselor with an ability to support consumers with physical, psychological, or cognitive disabilities in their efforts to access careers and gain employment.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, guidance, and counseling
• Assisting in finding employment and work experiences
• Case management
• Documentation
• Collaboration with many community providers

Requirements

Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, special education or counseling, education with a special education focus, or a related counseling field AND one (1) or more years of experience at a professional level in the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

Candidates without a degree in Rehabilitation Counseling will be expected to demonstrate successful completion of the following graduate level coursework: Medical or Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities, Vocational Counseling, Vocational Assessment and Evaluation, Job Placement or Occupational Information. Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks as appropriate.

Skills

Good computer skills are required; proficiency in MS Office and various video platforms (MS Teams, Zoom, Facetime, etc.).

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for retirement: a State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Schedule

Substantial travel is required; private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.