Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor provides vocational rehabilitation services to disabled individuals in order to facilitate their employment and/or reemployment. Evaluates patients' interests, qualifications, and limitations to develop appropriate employment objectives for them. Being a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor requires a bachelor's/master's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Under the direction of the Huntington Branch Office Supervisor, the individual will function as a paraprofessional in providing assistance to counseling and supervisory staff in the Huntington office. Duties will include, but are not limited to: assisting counselors for general and school territories through a variety of casework and direct services to client that may involve developing new referrals, orientation of prospective clients and conveying clients' rights and responsibilities, facilitation of intakes, arrange medical and vocational evaluations at the direction of the counselor of record; service coordination including employment services, job placement assistance and follow-up; and assisting with client contacts. Perform fiscal and/or clerical duties as assigned to insure the efficient operation of the office. The individual will be responsible for conveying information regarding rehabilitation services and the process to the public and/or applicants to promote the agency. Frequent travel may be required to meet with clients and for public presentations. Computer skills are necessary for input into electronic case management to assist with documentation.
Please apply during PSA dates 11-30-22 through 12-15-22 at http://www.personnel.wv.gov. You must apply through the WV Division of Personnel with a completed WV State application. If you have any issues applying please contact a Human Resources Specialist at 304-558-3950.
Cabell County
1 vacancy
RS23049/PN 0932P00367
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $2,194.42 - $4,059.67 per month
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