Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Southwest Region
For more information and to apply by the posting deadline, please visit: https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=260004AS
Agency Contact Name and Information: Patrick Flynn, [email protected]
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Full-timeVocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) Position Overview
If you are looking for a fulfilling career assisting individuals with disabilities within your community, you are in the right place! As a VRC, you will maintain a caseload of individuals with disabilities who are looking to gain job-related skills and competitive integrated employment (CIE). You will provide vocational rehabilitation (VR) counseling to participants with disabilities and work with their support teams to connect them with related programs, look at labor market information and job opportunities, discuss employment barriers and accommodations, and more. Join our dynamic team and make a real difference in the lives of Ohioans!
-Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, special education, business administration, human resources, economics or related rehabilitation or human services area AND 24 months experience direct work with individuals with disabilities (e.g. Independent Living Center or 24 months providing direct service or advocacy activities with individuals with disabilities.
-OR Master’s degree in in vocational rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, special education, or related rehabilitation or human services area.
-OR Master’s degree in business administration, human resources, law, management, public administration or related field which provides competence in the employment sector &/or the field of disability AND 12 months direct work experience with individuals with disabilities (e.g. Independent Living Center) or 12 months experience providing direct service or advocacy activities with individuals with disabilities.
Note: Education & experience per Code of Federal Regulations Title 34-Subtitle B-Chapter III-Part 361-Subpart B-361.18
Candidates with the following certifications are eligible to make $32.69/hour:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).
Candidates with the following certifications are eligible to make $32.69/hour:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).
Position availability in the following locations:
- Woodward- 11150 Woodward Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
- OOD West Chester- 9650 Cincinnati Columbus Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
- OMJ Warren - 300E. Silver St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
- Montana - 2300 Montana Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
- OOD Butler County - 7686 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester, Ohio 45069
- Dayton Service Office - 3401 Park Center Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45414
- OOD Springfield - 239 E Columbia St, Suite 50, Springfield, Ohio 45502
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Duties
- Interview individuals with disabilities to gather detailed information about their work history, medical situation, and more.
- Determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.
- Interpret diagnostic information to determine the needs of the participant.
- Counsel individuals and their families concerning strengths and limitations based upon diagnostic information.
- Counsel individuals toward increased functioning and mutually agreeable vocational goals as well as collaborate with community providers to assist participants in achieving goals.
- Develop comprehensive individualized plans for employment (IPE) for participants.
A Successful Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Is highly organized with efficient time management skills.
- Is able to conduct research, analyze technical material and results.
- Has outstanding public relations and customer service skills.
- Has excellent interviewing techniques & computer skills.
- Is able to work collaboratively and develop rapport.
- Has an understanding of the local labor market.
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Division Overview
OOD’s Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) and Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) provide vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to eligible individuals with disabilities to assist them to attain and maintain competitive integrated employment. OOD works with adults seeking to enter the workforce or retain a job, and with youth beginning at age 14 to assist them as they transition from high school into college and/or the workplace. For more information click here to view the OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Fact Sheet.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing inclusive and accessible planning and programming into businesses operations and services. We strive to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the Ohioans we serve.
If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact [email protected] so proper arrangements can be made.
