What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab?
The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Manages, reports, and documents assigned patient cases, which includes interviewing, counseling, and evaluating patients to assist them adjust to a new way of life.
- Establishes patient vocational rehabilitation objectives and coordinates patient progress by counseling and evaluating patient progress.
- Evaluates patient vocational ability and potential by administering, scoring, interpreting and reporting selected vocational evaluations, situational assessments, return to work plans and job site evaluations.
- Interviews patients, monitors emotional and physical adjustment to disability and provides counseling regarding vocational and educational alternatives.
- Prepares and maintains reports on patient progress in vocational services for physicians and medical team, medical records, insurance companies, government agencies, and DORS.
- Assists in patient placement process, recommends placement objectives and educates clients regarding job seeking skills, resume writing and interviewing techniques.
- Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
- Reports directly to the Manager, Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Requires knowledge of career development, counseling, testing and sampling techniques normally acquired through completion of a Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Evaluation or related field.
- Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Certification required within 3 months of hire.
- CPR certification required.
- Demonstrates an understanding of counseling techniques, knowledge of vocational materials, equipment and resources, which can be gained through one year of related work experience.
- Able to meet revenue productivity requirements for a Rehabilitation Specialist as determined by department policy.
- Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively communicate with clients, hospital personnel and outside contacts.
- Analytical abilities in order to interpret test results and prescribe appropriate treatment as well as to assess client's condition and progress.
- Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
- Travel to assigned offsite locations and jobsites as necessary.