Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Where

Springfield, MA

What you'll be doing

This job is responsible for evaluating individuals with physical, emotional or other impairments or multi-impairments to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services under the workforce investment act of 1998; administer residual functional capacities assessments, interest tests, aptitude tests, transferable skills analysis and other vocational assessment tests; review and analyze diagnostic information through tests, records, interviews and observations. Develop, implement and monitor individualized plans for employment through onsite visits and conferences in a manner that allows the eligible consumer the opportunity to exercise informed choice in employment outcomes; recommend the purchase of equipment and materials including assistive technology for program and service use; provide service and skills training in individual and group settings. Provide job placement assistance and job development and confer with public and private organizations including other professionals, specialists, agency staff, employers, and others to promote and market agency programs and to review the suitability of client services and related work as required.

What your background should be

Must obtain certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the commission on rehabilitation counselor certification with the completion of graduate coursework at a core accredited university program. Licensure as a licensed rehabilitation counselor by the board of registration of allied mental health professionals. In addition, based on assignment, travel may be required. Must have a current and valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator license or the equivalent from another state. A criminal background check will completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the executive office of health and human services prior to the candidate being hired.

Required Schooling / Training

A Bachelor degree, commitment to obtain a Master degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or higher with a minimum of 48 semester hours in an approved related field (Counselor Education, Psychology, Counseling, Psychology, Education with a concentration in Counseling, or Education with a concentration in Psychology)

Who is the client company

This is a government services agency that provides vocational rehabilitation services, community services, and eligibility determination for the social security disability insurance and the supplemental security income federal benefits programs at Massachusetts.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com