Rehabilitation Counselor - Commerce - Rehabilitation Services - Kanawha Co.

Salary : $39,461.00 - $68,582.00 Annually

Location : Kanawha County, WV

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : RS26005 PSA

Department : Commerce - Rehabilitation Services

Opening Date : 11 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY : KANAWHA

Nature of Work

• This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.

Under general supervision of the Charleston Supervisor, this individual will function as professional in providing services to individuals with disabilities in the general and transition field. The counties served are Kanawha and Boone. This position will be housed in the Charleston Branch Office.

Duties will include but are not limited to : providing rehabilitation counseling and guidance to the most significantly disabled in a general / transition field territory. They will incorporate rehabilitation techniques and standards to plan and arrange vocational rehabilitation services to those with physical and / or mental disabilities to assist them in obtaining or maintaining competitive employment. These techniques may include vocational assessment, guidance and counseling regarding vocational goal, referring consumers for evaluations and diagnostics and developing comprehensive plans for employment. They will evaluate medical documentation to determine eligibility for services as well as impact of the disability. They will have extensive contact with the public through community groups and service providers in representing the Division of Rehabilitation Services and the agency's mission. They will also serve as a resource for businesses and employers or representatives of public and private agencies / schools. Travel within the area of assignment is required to contact consumers, community rehabilitation programs, and employers. Thus, a valid driver's license or certification that the applicant will provide a reliable means of transportation is required.

Number of Vacancies : 1

County : Kanawha

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Minimum Qualifications

Training : Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Other Information

State employment offers a variety of benefits.

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