Rehabilitation Counselor - Augusta

Department of labor - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Job Class Code: 3081

Grade: 19 (Professional/Technical)

Salary: $20.24 - $28.04/Hour
* Includes 2% Stipend

Location: Augusta

Opening Date: July 21, 2026

Closing Date: August 4, 2026

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor I. This position will work as part of a team with other Vocational Rehabilitation counselors across the state, conducting a significant portion of their work remotely. It focuses on supporting students with disabilities (14‑21) in Pre‑Employment Transition Services activities such as career exploration, Virtual Job Club, work readiness and introduction to career pathways.

Position may be subject to fingerprinting. Depending on the nature of the work, the position may be based at any Division of Vocational Rehabilitation office across the state with hybrid telework scheduling.

• Collaborating with schools, students, families, employers, and other stakeholders to deliver Pre‑Employment Transition Services to students across the state.
• Using various virtual career exploration and preparation tools with individual youth and groups.
• Gathering and entering documentation into our case management system.
• Facilitating workshops and trainings for clients.
• Working with teams and individuals via Zoom and in person.
• Developing relationships with schools and providing workshops to youth.
• Supporting summer employment opportunities for youth.

• Knowledge of disabilities.
• Knowledge of best practices in working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, individuals with disabilities, families, providers, schools and employers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience using technology.
• Flexibility and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent prioritization, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Detailed documentation.
• Working in the community and in schools.
• Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.

• A four (4) year combination of training, experience, and/or education in vocational rehabilitation, program development and implementation.

• Work‑Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85‑95% of employee‑only premiums ($11,196.96 – $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note:

Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full‑time.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Questions about this position should be directed to Samantha Fenderson at samantha.j.fenderson.