Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf (RCD) position in DARS\/DRS Field
\nOffice announced<\/p>\n
https:\/\/rm.accesshr.hhsc.state.tx.us\/ENG\/careerportal\/Job_Profile.cfm?szOrderID=95344&szReturnToSearch=1&&szWordsToHighlight=<\/p>\n
Posting Type: Open to All<\/p>\n
Applicants Category: Community and Social Services FLSA<\/p>\n
Exempt\/ Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt<\/p>\n
Agency: Dept of Assistive & Rehab Serv Department: Rosenberg<\/p>\n
Job Title: Voc Rehab Counselor I<\/p>\n
Posting Number: 95344<\/p>\n
Full Time\/Part Time : Full Time<\/p>\n
Regular\/Temporary: Regular<\/p>\n
Job Location: 117 LANE DR STE 44 City: ROSENBERG<\/p>\n
Contact: AccessHR Service Center<\/p>\n
Telephone: 888-894-4747<\/p>\n
Salary Range: $2,664.33 – $3,779.41<\/p>\n
Salary Group: B07<\/p>\n
Shift: Days (First)<\/p>\n
Travel: 15%<\/p>\n
Closing Date: 07\/07\/2008<\/p>\n
Job Description:<\/p>\n
Voc Rehab Counselor I The Counselor I is selected by and is
\naccountable to the Area Manager (AM) with the approval of the Regional
\nDirector (RD). The Counselor I performs routine rehabilitation work in
\none or more service areas: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR).and as
\nassigned, independent living (IL) services or Comprehensive
\nRehabilitation Services (CRS), utilizing the Rehabilitation Services
\nSystem (RSS). The Counselor I works independently under moderate
\nsupervision of the AM. The Counselor I will require substantial
\ncoaching and mentoring. Work is performed in support of the Mission,
\nGoals and Values of DRS. Duties involve the provision of substantial
\nservices leading toward successful outcomes for people with
\ndisabilities; actively develops referral sources from schools, service
\nproviders, underserved populations and community organizations
\nresulting in appropriate referrals; informing individuals of services
\nand programs offered through the Division of Rehabilitation
\nServices(DRS) and how the process works; and providing referrals if
\nDRS services are not appropriate. The Counselor I determines
\neligibility for VR services, or as assigned, IL or CRS; and conducts
\nan assessment for determining functional limitations and assets in
\norder to establish the goals and plan services in the rehabilitation
\nprocess A mutually agreed upon service plan is developed for eligible
\nconsumers in VR, or as assigned, IL or CRS. The Counselor I ensures
\nthat the consumer understands their identified responsibilities;
\nprovides, purchases and coordinates services as identified in the IPE,
\nor as assigned the IWRP, and evaluates progress towards reaching an
\nemployment or IL outcome; establishes appropriate business
\nrelationships with public and private employers, professional groups,
\nmedical community, and employment and\/or IL resources; and develops
\nand implements a system for providing job placement and\/or IL
\nassistance to consumers. The Counselor I manages and reconciles the
\nconsumer service budget; makes appropriate consumer purchases
\nnecessary to achieve consumer goals, to include using available
\ncomparable benefits, monitors consumer purchasing and utilizing best
\nbusiness practices. The Counselor I serves as team leader to assigned
\nsupport staff in managing the designated caseload. Performs other
\nduties as assigned and required to meet the mission and goals of the
\ndepartment.<\/p>\n
Essential Job Functions:<\/p>\n
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with
\nagency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. EJF 1.
\nEnsures program effectiveness through optimal management of resources.
\n(5%) EJF 2. Provides effective rehabilitation services for employment
\nand\/or independent living services for consumers and initiates job
\nplacement opportunities and community and advocacy relationships in
\naccordance with RPM. (55%) EJF 3. Determines, selects, approves and
\nmonitors consumer service purchases. (15%) EJF 4. Relates effectively
\nwith coworkers, providers, customers of Rehabilitation Services and
\nother agencies to support an environment of teamwork and
\ncollaboration. (20%) EJF 5. Serves as team leader to assigned support
\nstaffing managing a designated caseload. (5%)<\/p>\n
Knowledge Skills Abilities:<\/p>\n
Knowledge of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, the Americans
\nwith Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation, and Title VII of
\nthe Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Knowledge of available
\ncommunity resources and comparable benefits. Knowledge of vocational
\nassessments. Knowledge of job placement techniques. Knowledge of
\ninterviewing techniques. Knowledge of physical and mental disabilities
\nKnowledge of counseling techniques as used in the rehabilitation
\nprocess. Knowledge of independent living assessments as required by
\nassignment. Knowledge of services and resources offered through
\nIndependent Living Centers as required by assignment. Knowledge of
\noccupational classifications and labor market principles Ability to
\ncommunicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to operate with
\nhigh professional standards. Ability to establish and maintain
\neffective working relationships Ability to interpret and apply policy
\nand procedure. Ability to plan, organize and achieve goals. Ability to
\nbe a team leader Ability to apply VR Process and as required by
\nassignment, the ability to apply the ILS Process Ability to perform
\nkeyboarding and mouse functions utilizing a personal computer. Ability
\nto utilize the Rehabilitation Services System (RSS) other software
\nprograms in a Windows environment. Ability to analyze and interpret
\nfinancial data. Skill in decision-making and problem solving. Skill in
\nmanaging a budget.<\/p>\n
Registration or Licensure Requirements:<\/p>\n
Minimum preferred education\/certification qualifications for VRC’s
\nare as follows: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Rehab Counseling
\nfrom a recognized institution. Possession of a Master’s Degree in
\nCounseling or a closely related field from a recognized institution
\nand successful completion of one graduate course with a primary focus
\non the Theories and Techniques of Counseling. Possession of a
\nDoctorate Degree with a specific program doctorial dissertation with
\nan emphasis on rehabilitation from a recognized institution and
\nsuccessful completion of one graduate course with a primary focus on
\nthe Theories and Techniques of Counseling. Possession of an active
\nnational certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor or
\nLicensed Professional Counselor. Applicants hired without these
\ncredentials will be required to meet standards within the timeframe
\nagreed to at employment.<\/p>\n
Initial Selection Criteria:<\/p>\n
1. Manual Communication Skills (American Sign Language) This skill
\nwill be demonstrated during the interview process. 2. Master\u2019s
\ndegree with major in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or
\nVocational Rehabilitation Administration from an accredited college or
\nuniversity, OR Master\u2019s degree with major in Counseling and
\nGuidance, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or Public
\nHealth from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year
\nrelated work experience, OR Other Master\u2019s degree plus two (2) years
\nrelated work experience, OR Bachelor\u2019s degree with a major in
\nVocational Rehabilitation from an accredited college or university
\nplus one (1) year related work experience, OR Bachelor\u2019s degree with
\nmajor in Counseling and Guidance, Education, Social Work, Sociology,
\nPsychology or Public Health from an accredited college or university
\nplus two (2) years related work experience, OR Other Bachelor\u2019s
\ndegree plus three (3) years related work experience. Related work
\nexperience is defined as: Job duties that include case management,
\ncounseling, job information\/placement and general knowledge of
\ndisabilities. 3. Knowledge of counseling techniques as used in the
\nrehabilitation process. 4. Knowledge of job placement techniques. 5.
\nKnowledge of disabilities.<\/p>\n
Additional Information:<\/p>\n
This is a career ladder position from Counselor I to Counselor IV.
\nSalary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated
\nskills. Monthly salary range is $3,050.00 to $4,858.92 per month.<\/p>\n
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Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf (RCD) position in DARS\/DRS Field Office announced https:\/\/rm.accesshr.hhsc.state.tx.us\/ENG\/careerportal\/Job_Profile.cfm?szOrderID=95344&szReturnToSearch=1&&szWordsToHighlight= Posting Type: Open to All Applicants Category: Community and Social Services FLSA Exempt\/ Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Agency: Dept of Assistive & Rehab Serv Department: Rosenberg Job Title: Voc…<\/p>\n