Role OverviewAs a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you will maintain a caseload of individuals with disabilities who are looking to gain job-related skills and competitive integrated employment. You will provide vocational rehabilitation (VR) counseling to participants with disabilities and work with their support teams to connect them with related programs, look at labor market information and job opportunities, discuss employment barriers and accommodations, and more.
What You Will Do
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include interviewing individuals with disabilities, determining eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services, interpreting diagnostic information, counseling individuals and their families, developing comprehensive individualized plans for employment (IPE), and more.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a highly organized individual with efficient time management skills, excellent interviewing techniques, and computer skills. You will work collaboratively and develop rapport with participants, their families, and community providers. You will also have an understanding of the local labor market and be able to conduct research and analyze technical material.
Requirements
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
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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