Vocational Rehab Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist the Vocational Counselor Supervisor in the development and administration of the Compliance Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Completes Initial and Annual Individual Eligibility Evaluations of disabled employees according to AbilityOne’s regulations.                                                                    
2. Orders and reviews disabled employees’ medical assessments and doctor’s work restrictions to determine eligibility, disability status and accommodations required.                                                         
3. Conducts assessments with employees and supervisors to obtain information necessary for AbilityOne evaluation process.                                                                                      
4. Conducts interviews for applicants who accept to participate in affirmative action programs.                                                                                                                 
5. Determines job accommodations needed when employees submit additional information regarding their medical condition. Confers with line managers and supervisors to ensure the proper and effective provision of such accommodations.         
6. Provides training to supervisors and department managers to promote disability awareness.                                                                                                                   
7. Helps employees, supervisors, and department managers to resolve disability-related conflicts with disabled employees through advice and recommendation.
8. Monitor employees’ progress and provide ongoing support to address any challenges or issues that arise.
9. Establish and maintain relationships with supervisors to facilitate job placements and advocate for employees’ needs.
10. Ensure that all documentation is up-to-date and readily accessible for internal and external review.
11. Responsible for the creation of subcommittees.
12. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job analysis are representative of the skill, and/or ability required. 

Education: Master’s degree or equivalent experience in the health-care field or Rehabilitation Counseling.

Experience: Two years of professional level experience in counseling, healthcare or work with persons with disabilities.

Specific Skills: Bilingual: English/Spanish. English and Spanish proficiency required.  Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving.

Other Skills and Abilities: Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office; Strong oral and written communication skills; Demonstrated capability to interface with employees and maintain effective relationship with department personnel in a team- oriented environment. Ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse populations. Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information. Full knowledge of the AbilityOne program and SourceAmerica’s regulations.

Physical Demands: Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Frequently sits, bends, kneels, reach out with hands/arms. Must be able to lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: Office environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Salary : $40,000 - $43,000