Vocational Rehab Counselor

Job Details

Ready One Industries, 1414 Ability Dr - El Paso, TX 79936. Position Type:
Full Time. Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $43,000.00.

Assist the Vocational Counselor Supervisor in the development and administration of the Compliance Department.

• Completes Initial and Annual Individual Eligibility Evaluations of disabled employees according to Ability One’s regulations.
• Orders and reviews disabled employees’ medical assessments and doctor’s work restrictions to determine eligibility, disability status and accommodations required.
• Conducts assessments with employees and supervisors to obtain information necessary for Ability One evaluation process.
• Conducts interviews for applicants who accept to participate in affirmative action programs.
• Determines job accommodations needed when employees submit additional information regarding their medical condition. Confers with line managers and supervisors to ensure the proper and effective provision of such accommodations.
• Provides training to supervisors and department managers to promote disability awareness.
• Helps employees, supervisors, and department managers to resolve disability-related conflicts with disabled employees through advice and recommendation.
• Monitors employees’ progress and provides ongoing support to address any challenges or issues that arise.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with supervisors to facilitate job placements and advocate for employees’ needs.
• Ensures that all documentation is up-to-date and readily accessible for internal and external review.
• Responsible for the creation of subcommittees.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree or equivalent experience in the health-care field or Rehabilitation Counseling.
• Experience:
  
  Two years of professional level experience in counseling, healthcare or work with persons with disabilities.
• Skills:
  
  Bilingual in English/Spanish. English and Spanish proficiency required. Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office; strong oral and written communication skills; demonstrated capability to interface with employees and maintain effective relationship with department personnel in a team-oriented environment; ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse populations; excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:
  High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information. Full knowledge of the Ability One program and Source America’s regulations.
• Physical Demands:
  Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Frequently sits, bends, kneels, reaches out with hands/arms. Must be able to lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work Environment:
  Office environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled