Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I

Introduction

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Summary Statement

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) I, you will play a pivotal role in empowering individuals with visual impairments to achieve meaningful employment. In this entry-level professional position, you will provide personalized counseling and guidance, helping clients identify their strengths, overcome barriers, and create individualized employment plans. You'll coordinate training and support services while collaborating with employers, educators, service providers, and community partners to foster successful career outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in vocational rehabilitation under supportive, general supervision, making a real difference in the lives of those you serve while building a strong foundation in your counseling career.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Obtains, reviews and analyzes relevant medical, psychological, psychiatric, social, educational and vocational data to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.
• Provides specialized counseling to clients and family members to aid in achieving satisfactory vocational adjustment.
• Formulates individualized written rehabilitation plan to meet clients' needs.
• Coordinates service with other agencies, hospitals, clinics, schools and other community resources to meet the needs of the client and monitor client's progress.
• Provides job development and placement services to include follow-up to ensure satisfactory adjustment to the job.
• Prepares case documentation and reports to justify expenditures and monitor client progress and outcome.
• Locates, develops and maintains referral sources of disabled persons.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :