Rehabilitation Counselor II - Targeted – Lewiston

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/Hour
* Salary includes 2% Stipend

Location:

Lewiston, MEOpening Date:
August 3, 2026

Closing Date:
August 14, 2026

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Do you enjoy working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to meet their employment goals?

Do you enjoy collaborating with teams to support client progress?

Do you have successful experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines?

If so, you may be a great match for the Rehabilitation Counselor II – Targeted Caseload.

This position will serve Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) clients in greater Portland, Lewiston and Augusta.

The professional hired for this position will provide VR services to adults with I/DD and work extensively with individuals, families, providers, state agency partners, employers, and schools to increase competitive integrated employment outcomes in meaningful careers that meet each individual’s interests and need s.DVR believes in the importance of ongoing staff development. Staff members are provided opportunities to stay current in supported employment services best practices.

Apply today if you have a passion for helping others achieve their employment goals!

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 closest to their local Career Center (Augusta, Lewiston, Portland).Learn more about the role of a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 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

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