Rehab Counselor II - Youth - Houlton​/Bangor

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State..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 :
Houlton, ME;
Bangor, MEOpening Date : 07/30/2026

Closing Date: 08/13/2026

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks candidate for a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II. The person hired for this position will be based at the Houlton or Bangor Career Center and will work with and support youth in schools in Aroostook county and in their community, aged 14-22, with a wide variety of disabilities to reach their employment goals.

This position conducts extensive work with partners including individuals with disabilities, schools, educational partners, families, employers, Clubhouse, and community providers.

Interested in learning more about the career of a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor?  the nature of the job responsibilities, after a conditional offer of employment is made, certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process.

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

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