Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II

Job Requisition #55540 – open to all State employees and external applicants. Multiple levels are being recruited; apply separately for each level of interest.

About the role

Join a high-performing team dedicated to helping people with disabilities become employed and advance in their careers. This Transition Counselor position focuses on high-school-aged youth with diagnosed disabilities, partnering with schools, families, and community providers to provide assessment, guidance, counseling, employment assistance, case management, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vocational assessments and career counseling for consumers with physical, psychological, or cognitive disabilities
• Assist youth in finding employment and work experiences
• Provide case management and maintain accurate documentation
• Collaborate with schools, community partners, and service providers
• Travel to consumer homes, institutions, work sites, and provider premises (private transportation required)
• Work outside normal office hours as needed

Requirements

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, special education, counseling, education with a special-education focus, or a related counseling field
• One or more years of professional experience providing vocational-rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities
• Proficiency in MS Office and video platforms (MS Teams, Zoom, FaceTime, etc.)

Special Requirements

• Candidates without a degree in Rehabilitation Counseling must show successful completion of graduate-level coursework in:
  • Medical or Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities
  • Vocational Counseling
  • Vocational Assessment and Evaluation
  • Job Placement or Occupational Information
• Pass all applicable background checks, including Vermont and/or national criminal-record checks, DMV records, and adult/child abuse-registry checks

Benefits

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