Rehabilitation Counselor-A

This position requires the ability to obtain a current and unexpired New Mexico Rehabilitation Counselor Licensure at the time of hire. If you are not currently licensed through the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED), you must work toward and obtain a level 1 license in rehabilitation counseling within one (1) year of hire. All selected applicants must be able to pass a Public Education Department background check.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

This position will provide vocational rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities to include transition students and youth with disabilities who are eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to achieve a suitable employment outcome.

Providing vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities and their families; assist in removing barriers to employment due to personal, vocational, social, psychological, financial, and educational concerns and issues; counsel participants on effective action to eliminate or reduce impediments to employment, achieve independent living and vocational goals. Assist eligible participants to include students, youth, and adults with disabilities, in exploration and choice of appropriate vocational goals; provide vocational information about career paths, job trends, and salaries. Jointly develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) with the participant; identify specific objectives to achieve vocational goals; assist participants to develop strategies to overcome and resolve barriers that may arise during the rehabilitation process; identify services needed to achieve objectives; negotiate terms of the IPE with other professionals as needed. Assist with supported employment services with participants who are determined to be the most significant disabled. Provide and coordinate services for participants; collaborate with community programs and professionals for medical, psychological, vocational, educational, or other services; staff cases and review client progress. Amend the IPE with the participant based on assessment of progress toward achieving objectives; monitor quality and timeliness of services and renegotiate terms of service provision appropriately.

People with disabilities, New Mexico Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR) Staff, Partner Agencies, and the General Public.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Vocational Rehabilitation, Sociology, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, or related degree as referenced by statute, with no experience required.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Must obtain and maintain New Mexico Rehabilitation Counselor Licensure as defined in the New Mexico Public Education Department Rules (6.63.11) NMAC with in one (1) year of hire.

Computer, tablet and general office equipment, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal and computer and telephone usage. Must have the ability to lift 20 lbs.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.