Rehabilitation Counselor Ii

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Education

Division of Workforce Innovation
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
1 Sundial Ave, Suite 201 N
Manchester, NH 03103

Position #TMPPT
5930
$25.40/hour - $27.55/hour
This position is part-time, up to 29.5 hours a week.

To provide comprehensive services to increase employment potential and optimize personal independence for eligible persons with disabilities within a specified region for the Division of Workforce Innovation, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR an equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Disability Studies, Human Relations, Social Work, Human Services, Special Education, Vocational Guidance, or a related field.
• License/Certification:
  Valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation for use in statewide travel.
• Other Requirements:
  None
• Trainee Option:
  Not applicable
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  None
• After-Hire Requirements:
  None

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No Criteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No Criteria:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

• Provides counseling and guidance to persons with disabilities and significant others in order to maximize employment potential and personal independence.
• Develops individual functional profiles of persons with disabilities by collecting and/or prescribing medical, psychological and vocational evaluations and analyzing, interpreting and synthesizing the diverse information obtained to make eligibility decisions and determine rehabilitation needs.
• Approves, implements, and amends mutually developed Individualized Plans for Employment following state and federal regulations and policies, which establish long‑term vocational goals, intermediate strategies and objectives, specific services, timelines, costs, providers of service, and program accountabilities.
• Plans, approves and monitors the expenditure of state and federal funds to secure prescribed essential services and commodities to accomplish the Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan.
• Manages a sizable and diverse caseload to ensure timely services and to meet a numerical goal of successful rehabilitations. Documents individual case records to comply with state and federal regulations and policies.

For further information please contact Elizabeth Durant, Administrator, Elizabeth.

A.Durant.gov.

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TDD Access:
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