VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR - MASTERS - 08182026 - 80071

Location: Hohenwald, TN – Department of Human Services, Lewis County (1 position). Hybrid role. Requires a criminal background check and valid motor vehicle operator license for some positions.

Pay

$4,057.00 – $5,078.00 monthly ($48,684.00 – $60,936.00 annually).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, OR
• Master’s or doctoral degree in a related field (rehabilitation, counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development) AND within 90 days of hire:
  • Submit an educational plan for approval and apply for admission to an accredited university for enrollment in the following courses (at own expense, to be completed within 36 months):
    • Professional Orientation & Ethics in Rehabilitation Counseling
    • Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities
    • Theories & Techniques of Counseling
  • OR submit a request for a pre-review to the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) confirming eligibility to test for the Certified Rehab Counselor Certification (at own expense), OR
  • Hold an active Certified Rehab Counselor Certification from the CRCC.
• Complete a criminal history disclosure form and agree to release records to the appointing authority.
• Supply a fingerprint sample for a TBI-based criminal history records check.
• Provide an official transcript at the time of application verifying degree and courses completed.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical and psychological information to determine customer eligibility for services.
• Monitor local labor market trends to facilitate job placement and maximize employment outcomes.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate customer skills, abilities, occupational interests, and goals.
• Review assessment data to identify appropriate goals and direct customers toward suitable employment opportunities.
• Use counseling and guidance to interpret medical, psychological, and vocational information, empowering customers to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with customers to develop and implement personalized rehabilitation and employment plans aligned with their goals.
• Evaluate customer progress and employment readiness, amending plans as needed.
• Arrange appointments, training sessions, and assessments to facilitate customer participation in vocational programs.
• Request authorizations for services and ensure vendor payment.
• Investigate complaints to resolve customer and employer concerns.
• Document customer data, process case expenditures, and monitor case progress in case management systems.
• Educate employers and the public on rehabilitation services and the employment of individuals with disabilities.
• Promote qualified applicants to employers.
• Cultivate professional relationships with internal staff, vendors, school systems, agencies, institutions, employers, and community organizations to identify resources and promote rehabilitation services.

Skills

• Competencies: Decision Quality, Resourcefulness, Communication, Instills Trust, Situational Adaptability.
• Knowledges: Customer and Personal Service.
• Skills: Active Learning and Listening, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management.
• Abilities: Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Problem Sensitivity, Originality.
• Tools & Equipment: General office equipment, computer/laptop/tablet, multifunction printer (print/copy/scan/fax), cell phone.