[Hiring] Rehabilitation Counselor II @State of Maine

Role Description

Would you like to be part of a team that is focused on assisting individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to meet their employment goals? If so, you may be interested in a position as a Rehabilitation Counselor II – Targeted Caseload. This position will be located across Regions I, II, and III of the state’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) serving clients in the greater Augusta, Lewiston and Portland areas. This position will provide vocational rehabilitation services to adults with I/DD and will work extensively with individuals, families, providers, state agency partners, employers, and schools to increase competitive integrated employment outcomes in meaningful careers that meet each individual’s needs. DVR believes in the importance of ongoing staff development and provides opportunities for staff to stay current in their knowledge of best practices in supported employment services.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Establishing a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers.
• Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and offering incentives and assistance to place clients in jobs.
• Building partnerships within the workforce development system.
• Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information, then assessing client needs and available resources to develop and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation plan leading to employment.
• Maintaining accurate documentation using AWARE computer-based client data system.

Qualifications

• Strategies to effectively work remotely.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the local labor market.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Excellent prioritization, organization and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented documentation.
• Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation.
• 2 years of experience demonstrating knowledge and abilities in assisting individuals with disabilities, employers, and other stakeholders with their employment and workforce needs.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually.
• Health Insurance Coverage: The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit: Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance: The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums.
• Retirement Plan: The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Gym Membership Reimbursement: Receive up to $40 per month to offset exercise expenses.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Set aside money pre-tax for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness: The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
• Living Resources Program: Employee assistance program for navigating challenging work and life situations.
• Parental Leave: 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation: Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account.