VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR - MASTERS - 07142026- 79195

About the role

The Tennessee Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program seeks to provide employment-focused rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. The VR Counselor works within Middle Tennessee, focusing on customers in Montgomery, Houston, Stewart, and surrounding counties.

Responsibilities

• Collections customer's medical and psychological information and determines their eligibility for services.
• Maintains awareness of local labor market trends to optimize job placement and enhance employment outcomes.
• Conducts assessments to evaluate customer's skills, abilities, occupational interests, and goals.
• Evaluates customer's progress and employment readiness and modifies plans as necessary to achieve successful outcomes.
• Schedules appointments, training sessions, and assessments to facilitate customer participation in vocational programs.
• Requests authorizations for services provided and ensures vendors receive payment.
• Investigates complaints to address customer and employer concerns.
• Documents customer data, tracks case expenditures, and monitors case progress in case management systems.
• Educates employers and the public on rehabilitation services and the employment of individuals with disabilities.
• Cultivates professional relationships with internal staff, vendors, school systems, agencies, institutions, employers, and community organizations to identify potential applicants or available resources and promote rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling OR Master's or doctoral degree in a related field with coursework emphasizing rehabilitation, counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development.
• Within 90 days of hire, submit an educational plan for approval and apply for admission to an accredited university for enrollment of additional required courses.
• Within six months of hire, enroll in and satisfactorily complete the following courses within thirty-six months from the date of hire: Professional Orientation & Ethics in Rehabilitation Counseling, Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities, Theories & Techniques of Counseling.
• Have an active Certified Rehab Counselor Certification from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).

Skills

• Ability to collect and analyze customer medical and psychological information.
• Knowledge of local labor market trends and ability to adapt strategies accordingly.
• Proficiency in conducting assessments and developing personalized rehabilitation and employment plans.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Effective customer service and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule, competitive salary range of $4,057.00 - $5,078.00 monthly or $48,684.00 - $60,936.00 annually, depending on experience.

Pay

$4,057.00 - $5,078.00 Monthly or $48,684.00 - $60,936.00 Annually

Schedule

This is a hybrid position.