Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs in Reno, NV

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)

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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR 3
  • State of Nevada
  • Reno, NV FULL_TIME
  • State of Nevada Announces

    An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

    VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR 3

    APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $58,025.52 to $86,150.88 PAY GRADE: 35
    For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
    In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

    JOB INFORMATION

    Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.

    Department: Employment, Training and Rehab

    Division: Rehabilitation

    Location: Reno, Sparks

    Job Class Code: 12.421

    RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

    Announcement Number: 46730

    Open to all qualified persons.

    Posted 03/22/2024

    Close Date: 04/12/2024

    Recruiter:
    PAULA MILES
    Phone: (702)486-7957
    Email: pgmiles@detr.nv.gov

    Applications accepted for another 21 Days 8 Hrs 12 Mins


    The Position
    Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisors and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors manage a caseload budget; determine eligibility or ineligibility; assess vocational rehabilitation needs; develop individualized plans for employment (IPE); coordinate the delivery of services; provide counseling and advocacy services; provide appropriate job placement; and determine employment outcome in order to minimize disabling conditions and reduce dependency for individuals whose mental or physical disability presents a barrier to employment and/or self-sufficiency.
    Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
    This position will be located in Sparks. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 3 makes eligibility decisions for program services; provides eligible individuals with sufficient counseling and guidance to assist them in completing an adequate assessment of vocational needs; develops Individual Plans for Employment (IPE); manages cases in a manner that ensures timely case movement and delivery of services; ensures that accurate case documentation is in case files; ensures case expenditures are appropriate; completes required actions with sufficient written documentation and justification as needed to obtain the required number of employment outcomes; consults and collaborates with management when dealing with significant issues; provides feedback to lower level VR employees in a productive, consistent and timely manner; and provides quality customer service. **This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.** *The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range* The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
    To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/

    To Qualify:
    In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
    Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

    Master's degree from an accredited university in vocational rehabilitation counseling, health or social sciences, business administration, education, or closely related field, and two years of professional experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling which included making eligibility, ineligibility and employment outcome determinations by applying federal, state and agency regulations, policies and procedures for a public vocational rehabilitation program; negotiating and resolving conflicts; and performing community outreach public relations activities for an assigned program; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in vocational rehabilitation counseling, health or social sciences, business administration, education, or closely related field and three years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience above the Bachelor's degree level as described above.

    Special Requirements

    Candidates must submit to background checks and fingerprinting upon appointment.


    The Examination

    Application Evaluation Exam

    The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.



    INFORMATIONAL LINKS

    For more information about state employment, visit the following:
    Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
    Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
    Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
    More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
  • 3 Days Ago

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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR 2
  • State of Nevada
  • Reno, NV FULL_TIME
  • State of Nevada Announces An Open Competitive Recruitment for: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR 2 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $55,603.44 to $82,434.24 PAY GRADE: 34 For more information on benefit ...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Rehabilitation Counselor (Substance Use Disorder)
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Reno, NV FULL_TIME
  • Rehabilitation Counselors in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) work with persons who experience functional impairments and disabilities associated with mental health, physical, and/or psychosoc...
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Director of Rehabilitation
  • Reliant Rehabilitation
  • Reno, NV FULL_TIME
  • Overview: Must be a license PT, OT, PTA, COTA or SLP to apply. When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director of Rehabilitation (Relocate to Oregon)
  • Reliant Rehabilitation
  • Reno, NV FULL_TIME
  • Overview: When you join Reliant's therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursi...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Counselor
  • Behavioral Health Group
  • Reno, NV FULL_TIME
  • Counselor Work for BHG and we'll take care of you so that you can take care of your patients. What sets BHG apart: Manageable number of patients per counselor Typically weekdays only, with consistent ...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Occupational Therapist Home Health Full Time
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Carson City, NV
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will: As...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Occupational Therapist, Home Health Per Diem
  • Centerwell Home Health
  • Sparks, NV
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Occupational Therapist, you will: Ass...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Occupational Therapist Home Health Full Time
  • Centerwell Home Health
  • Carson City, NV
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Occupational Therapist, you will: Ass...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Occupational Therapist, Home Health Per Diem
  • Centerwell Home Health
  • Wadsworth, NV
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Occupational Therapist, you will: Ass...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Occupational Therapist, Home Health Per Diem
  • Centerwell Home Health
  • Nixon, NV
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Occupational Therapist, you will: Ass...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Occupational Therapist, Home Health Per Diem
  • Centerwell Home Health
  • Fernley, NV
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Occupational Therapist, you will: Ass...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Occupational Therapist, Home Health Per Diem
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Fernley, NV
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will: As...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lake Tahoe. Known as "The Biggest Little City in the World", Reno is known for its casino industry. It is the county seat of Washoe County. The city sits in a high desert at the foot of the Sierra Nevada and its downtown area (along with Sparks) occupies a valley informally known as the Truckee Meadows. The city is named after Union Major General Jesse L. Reno, who was killed in action at the Battle of South Mountain on Fox's Gap. Reno, with an esti...
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