Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (35 Hour)(Hybrid)

Description

• Prepares case histories and other case records as components of an assigned caseload using an electronic system;
• Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level
• Arranges for services within the agency or other community agencies;
• Coordinates and delivers presentations;
• establish and maintain an effective counseling relationship with individuals;
• organize time, set priorities and manage workload using an electronic system;
• Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide
• Providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities;
• Dealing with the public and conducting community outreach; and
• Prepares written reports to document decisions and assesses vocational rehabilitation potential;
• General Counselors - Primary responsibilities include conducting intakes, gathering and reviewing records for eligibility determination, performing assessments, providing career counseling and individualized services to eligible transition age youth and/or adults with disabilities regarding their employment options, and developing effective partnerships through community outreach.
• Conducts interviews and explains functions, services and eligibility requirements of the agency;
• Workforce Counselors - Go into the community to build relationships with employers and market BRS services, they educate employers on the benefits of employing our qualified clients, and secure placement and training opportunities for our job seekers based on current labor market trends.
• Establishes community referral sources;
• Deliver aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens
• Managing referrals from general intake, community organizations, school systems and other community referrals.
• Level Up Counselors - Concentrate on helping high school students with disabilities by collaborating with schools, students and families, by providing pre-vocational services, resources, and information that the student will need to transition from high school into the work force.
• Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy
• gather, analyze and evaluate significant information pertinent to the rehabilitation of an individual;
• Performs a limited range of professional rehabilitation planning for and services to individuals with disabilities and rehabilitation needs;
• Counsels individuals and assists in planning, selecting, preparing for and achieving a vocational goal;
• May administer vocational tests;

Requirements

• the principles and techniques of vocational rehabilitation counseling and interviewing;
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel with or without accommodation.
• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Ability to
• Experience providing outreach and conducting presentations to community agencies.
• Knowledge of
• Experience with an electronic case management system, Outlook, and video conferencing platforms.
• Incumbents in this class are required to maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license or Identification Card.
• Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• interpersonal skills;
• Experience working with population diversity or underserved populations.
• Experience working with high school students or adults with disabilities.
• Experience managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• oral and written communication skills;
• Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain the educational qualification for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 and meet the most current national standard for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as specified by the Commissioner on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).
• Obtains sufficient case information from schools, employers, Social Security Administration and other public and private agencies and medical facilities;

Benefits

• SCHEDULE: Full-Time (35 Hour), First Shift, Monday - Friday (with a combination of in-office and telework days)
• Professional growth and development opportunities; and
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance