Job opportunity: South Austin RCD
Posting Type: Open to All Applicants
Category: Community and Social Services
FLSA Exempt/ Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Agency: Dept of Assistive & Rehab Serv
Department: South Austin
Job Title: Voc Rehab Counselor I
Posting Number: 83042
Full Time/Part Time : Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Location: 2416 A S LAMAR
City: AUSTIN
Contact: AccessHR Service Center
Telephone: 888-894-4747
Salary Range: $3,050.00 – $3,779.41
Salary Group: B07
Shift: Days (First)
Travel: 40%
Closing Date: 02/27/2008
Job Description:
Voc Rehab Counselor I 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 one or more service areas: Vocational
Rehabilitation (VR).and as assigned, independent living (IL) services
or Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (CRS), 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 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, or as assigned, IL or CRS;
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, or as assigned, IL or CRS.
The Counselor I ensures that the consumer understands their
identified responsibilities; provides, purchases and coordinates
services as identified in the IPE, or as assigned the IWRP, and
evaluates progress towards reaching an employment or IL outcome;
establishes appropriate business relationships with public and
private employers, professional groups, medical community, and
employment and/or IL resources; and develops and implements a system
for providing job placement and/or IL 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 and/or independent living services for consumers and
initiates job placement opportunities and community and advocacy
relationships in accordance with RPM. (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%)
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 independent
living assessments as required by assignment. Knowledge of services
and resources offered through Independent Living Centers as required
by assignment. 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 and as
required by assignment, the ability to apply the ILS 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.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Minimum preferred education/certification qualifications for VRC’s
are as follows: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Rehab Counseling
from a recognized institution. Possession of a Master’s Degree in
Counseling or a closely related field from a recognized institution
and successful completion of one graduate course with a primary focus
on the Theories and Techniques of Counseling. Possession of a
Doctorate Degree with a specific program doctorial dissertation with
an emphasis on rehabilitation from a recognized institution and
successful completion of one graduate course with a primary focus on
the Theories and Techniques of Counseling. Possession of an active
national certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor or
Licensed Professional Counselor. Applicants hired without these
credentials will be required to meet standards within the timeframe
agreed to at employment.
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:
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=83042&szReturnToSearch=1&&szWordsToHighlight=
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