Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Coordinator (YAS) (Office/On-Site)

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• Plans, establishes, maintains, and evaluates a network of services for clients experiencing difficult and complex vocational adjustment and rehabilitation problems;
• Identifies appropriate vocational rehabilitation programs both within agency and community and investigates eligibility requirements of such programs;
• Evaluates potential of handicapped individuals to benefit from vocational rehabilitation services;
• Assesses vocational rehabilitation needs of clients and develops treatment plans;
• Monitors implementation of treatment plans;
• Provides professional counseling services to a caseload of individuals experiencing the most difficult and complex vocational rehabilitation and vocational adjustment problems;
• Maintains case records on assigned caseload;
• Prepares reports concerning rehabilitation services rendered;
• May administer and interpret psychological tests as they pertain to vocational interests and abilities;
• May provide consultative services to community agencies;
• May speak before lay and professional groups;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of
  • principles and practices of vocational rehabilitation counseling and interviewing;
  • vocational rehabilitation process;
  • relevant state and federal laws and regulations;
  • psychological and occupational testing;
  • rehabilitative remedies and treatment;
  • community resources available to meet rehabilitative needs of individuals;
  • labor market major occupational groups and their required qualifications;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • gather, analyze and evaluate significant case information pertinent to rehabilitation of individuals;
  • prepare reports and maintain files and records;
• Supervisory ability.

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, vocational guidance, or a related behavioral science may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• For state employees two (2) years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Client/Patient) may be substituted for the General Experience.

• Experience evaluating vocational and clinical information to determine appropriate rehabilitation supports.
• Experience in providing training, support, and consultation on employment services, including the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.
• Experience in coordinating interagency meetings and partnerships, particularly with vocational providers.
• Experience in managing a vocational/educational caseload, including conducting vocational assessments, developing treatment plans, and supporting young adults with behavioral health needs.