Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf

Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Columbus, OH
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf assists Deaf Ohioans with employment, helping them develop plans to prepare for jobs and achieve their goals. The role involves working with community partners, conducting research, and analyzing technical material to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, special education, business administration, human resources, economics or related rehabilitation or human services area
  • 24 months experience direct work with individuals with disabilities (e.g. Independent Living Center or 24 months providing direct service or advocacy activities with individuals with disabilities)
  • American Sign Language proficiency
  • Master's degree in in vocational rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, special education, or related rehabilitation or human services area
  • Master's degree in business administration, human resources, law, management, public administration or related field which provides competence in the employment sector &/or the field of disability
  • 12 months direct work experience with individuals with disabilities (e.g. Independent Living Center) or 12 months experience providing direct service or advocacy activities with individuals with disabilities

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
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