Rehab Counselor II - Augusta

Department of Labor
, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Job Class Code
: 3082
Grade
: 22 (Professional/Technical)
Salary
: $25.23 - $32.28 (Hourly- includes a 2% stipend)
Location
:
Augusta
Opening Date
:
August 21, 2026
Closing Date
:
September 4, 2026

• Do you enjoy helping others achieve their goals?
• Are you a professional seeking an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment?
• Are you a skilled communicator who enjoys thinking creatively, having autonomy in your work, and developing strong partnerships?
• Are you able to effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks and manage details successfully?
  If so, the Rehabilitation Counselor II position may be a great match for you!
  The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks qualified candidates for a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II position. The candidate selected for this position will work from the Vocational Rehabilitation office co-located within the Augusta Career Center.
  This professional will serve adult clients with various disabilities throughout the greater Waterville, Maine area. They will act as a liaison between DVR and the High Hopes Clubhouse to support clients in achieving their employment goals and will work extensively with individuals with disabilities, families, employers, the Clubhouse, and community providers.

• Learn more about the role of a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  
  After a conditional offer of employment is made, certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process given the responsibilities of the RCII position.
  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.
  Skills or knowledge required:
• 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.
  
  Minimum qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation and 2 years of experience demonstrating knowledges and abilities in assisting individuals with disabilities, employers and other stakeholders with their employment and workforce needs.
• Contact information:
  Questions about this position should be directed to Samantha Fenderson, samantha.j.fenderson
• Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
  No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
• Work-Life Fit
  – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using
  13 paid holidays,12 days of sick leave, and3+ 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 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.86% for Confidential employees.
  State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly…