Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; Student and Youth ARS

Position: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Student and Youth) - #ARS00963
Title:

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Student and Youth) - #ARS
00963

State Role

Title:

Counselor II

Hiring Range:
Starting minimum $56,372 commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency:
Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location:

Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Join DARS and help individuals (students and youth) with disabilities build brighter futures by connecting them to meaningful employment right here in our community. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you'll provide hands‑on guidance, training, and support that opens doors to independence and opportunity.

Why Join Us?

Meaningful, mission driven impact

Collaborative and supportive work culture

Comprehensive state benefits

Job Duties

"In accordance with the Commonwealth Telework Policy, telework is limited based on agency business needs."

In partnership with people with disabilities, the Division of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) assists individuals with disabilities, including students with disabilities, to make informed choices that will maximize their employment through coordinated service delivery. DRS staff partner with local school divisions and Virginia Career Works Network to deliver quality services to individuals with disabilities who want to work and employers seeking to hire them.

We are seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Student and Youth) to provide pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) which result in successful transitions of students and youth with disabilities to postsecondary life. This includes successful transitions to postsecondary education/training, competitive integrated employment and enhanced independent living outcomes. Caseload consists of students and youth (S&Y) with all types of disabilities.

Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

This office covers Albemarle, Buckingham, Charlottesville (City), Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.

Minimum Qualifications:

In accordance with 34 CFR 361.10, 34 CFR 361.11, and Virginia's Combined State Plan under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), applicants are required to have a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related field. Applicants within a semester of completing their master's may also be considered. Master's level transcripts or copy of current certification, if applicable, must accompany the application.

Please note that the transcripts must display the date that the degree was awarded.

Knowledge:

* Considerable knowledge of the social, economic, medical, vocational, and emotional issues impacting persons with disabilities; interviewing, evaluation, and counseling techniques; methods and tools for career counseling and exploration.

* Knowledge of the principles and practices of vocational service delivery to persons with disabilities.

Skills/Abilities:

* Skilled in Windows based computer usage and the ability to learn proprietary software for case management/case documentation purposes.

* Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and the professional community.

* Ability to organize and manage multiple and sometimes unrelated responsibilities in a timely manner; to prioritize duties and exercise responsible judgment with minimal supervision

Additional Considerations:

* Current CRC credential.

* Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requirements.

Special Instructions

Master's level transcripts or copy of current certification, if applicable, must accompany the application. Please note that the transcripts must display the date that the degree was awarded. Copies of degree are not accepted in lieu of the above.

* This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.

* A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.

* The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code § 2.2-3114).

Benefits:

DARS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include your choice of health insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, VRS retirement, employer paid basic group life insurance, employee paid optional group life, 13 paid holidays, Sick Leave, Annual Leave, Family Personal Leave, employee discount programs, and much more!

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitmentginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's New…