Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Job opening to be posted in Odessa
– seeking person with sign language skills
Posting Type: Open to All Applicants
Category: FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Agency: Dept of Assistive & Rehab Serv
Department: Odessa
Job Title: Voc Rehab Counselor I (R1)
Posting Number: 77833
Full Time/Part Time : Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Location: 2780 N GRANDVIEW
City: ODESSA
Contact: AccessHR Service Center
Telephone: 888-894-4747
Salary Range: $3,050.00 – $3,221.87
Salary Group: B07
Shift: Travel: 40%
Closing Date: 01/16/2008
Job Description:
Voc Rehab Counselor I (R1) The Counselor I is selected by and is
accountable to the Area Manager (AM) with the approval of the
Regional Director (RD). The Counselor I performs routine
rehabilitation work in Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)utilizing the
Rehabilitation Services System (RSS). The Counselor I works
independently under moderate supervision of the AM. The Counselor I
will require substantial coaching and mentoring. Work is performed in
support of the Mission, Goals and Values of the Division of
Rehabilitation Services (DRS). Duties involve the provision of
substantial services leading toward successful outcomes for people
with disabilities; actively develops referral sources from schools,
service providers, underserved populations and community
organizations resulting in appropriate referrals; informing
individuals of services and programs offered through the Division of
Rehabilitation Services(DRS) and how the process works; and providing
referrals if DRS services are not appropriate. The Counselor I
determines eligibility for VR services, and conducts an assessment
for determining functional limitations and assets in order to
establish the goals and plan services in the rehabilitation process.
A mutually agreed upon service plan is developed for eligible
consumers in VR. The Counselor I ensures that the consumer
understands their identified responsibilities; provides, purchases
and coordinates services as identified in the service plan and
evaluates progress towards reaching an employment outcome;
establishes appropriate business relationships with public and
private employers, professional groups, medical community, and
employment resources; and develops and implements a system for
providing job placement assistance to consumers. The Counselor I
manages and reconciles the consumer service budget; makes appropriate
consumer purchases necessary to achieve consumer goals, to include
using available comparable benefits, monitors consumer purchasing and
utilizing best business practices. The Counselor I serves as team
leader to assigned support staff in managing the designated caseload.
Performs other duties as assigned and required to meet the mission and
goals of the department.
Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with
agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. EJF 1.
Ensures program effectiveness through optimal management of
resources. (5%) EJF 2. Provides effective rehabilitation services for
employment services for consumers and initiates job placement
opportunities and community and advocacy relationships in accordance
with RSM policy. (55%) EJF 3. Determines, selects, approves and
monitors consumer service purchases. (15%) EJF 4. Relates effectively
with coworkers, providers, customers of Rehabilitation Services and
other agencies to support an environment of teamwork and
collaboration. (20%) EJF 5. Serves as team leader to assigned support
staffing managing a designated caseload. (5%) Total Time Spent: 100%
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation, and Title VII of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. * Knowledge of available
community resources and comparable benefits for individuals who are
deaf or hard of hearing. *Knowledge of assistive technology specific
to individuals who are deaf, hard or hearing, or have communication
disorders. Knowledge of available community resources and comparable
benefits. Knowledge of vocational assessments. *Knowledge of
communication strategies for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Knowledge of job placement techniques. Knowledge of interviewing
techniques. *Knowledge of aspects of Deaf culture Knowledge of
physical and mental disabilities Knowledge of counseling techniques
as used in the rehabilitation process. Knowledge of occupational
classifications and labor market principles * Ability to communicate
in a conversational mode utilizing various forms of manual
communication (ASL, PSE, English). Ability to communicate effectively
orally and in writing. Ability to operate with high professional
standards. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships. Ability to interpret and apply policy and procedure.
Ability to plan, organize and achieve goals. Ability to be a team
leader Ability to apply VR Process Ability to perform keyboarding and
mouse functions utilizing a personal computer. Ability to utilize the
Rehabilitation Services System (RSS) other software programs in a
Windows environment. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
Skill in decision-making and problem solving. Skill in managing a
budget. *Applicable to Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
It is preferable that the employee be eligible to take the
examination for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Refer to
TRC754 for further certification requirements
Initial Selection Criteria:
1. Masters degree with major in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
or Vocational Rehabilitation Administration from an accredited college
or university, OR Masters degree with major in Counseling and
Guidance, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or Public
Health from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year
related work experience, OR Other Masters degree plus two (2) years
related work experience, OR Bachelors degree with a major in
Vocational Rehabilitation from an accredited college or university
plus one (1) year related work experience, OR Bachelors degree with
major in Counseling and Guidance, Education, Social Work, Sociology,
Psychology or Public Health from an accredited college or university
plus two (2) years related work experience, OR Other Bachelors
degree plus three (3) years related work experience. Related work
experience is defined as: Job duties that include case management,
counseling, job information/placement and general knowledge of
disabilities. 2. Knowledge of counseling techniques as used in the
rehabilitation process. 3. Knowledge of job placement techniques. 4.
Knowledge of disabilities.
Additional Information:
Prefer Ability to communicate in a conversational mode utilizing
various forms of manual communication (ASL, PSE, English). This is a
career ladder position from Counselor I to Counselor IV. Salary and
position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills.
Monthly salary range is $3,050.00 to $4,858.92 per month.
Link:
https://rm.accesshr.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?szOrderID=77833&szReturnToSearch=1&&szWordsToHighlight=
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