Rehab Counselor; Vocational Rehabilitation

Description

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A flexible schedule, paid weekly, working in the community, making a difference, being surrounded by a great team, and maintaining work/life balance—this is what you can expect working  team works within the disability community to empower our customers with the knowledge, connections, and confidence required to achieve independence by establishing a sustainable career. Because we are always expanding, there is always an opportunity for growth for those seeking career advancement.

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The Career Counselor provides individualized vocational rehabilitation counseling and employment planning services for individuals with disabilities enrolled in employU Connects. The contractor completes participant intake assessments and Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs), recommends appropriate services, monitors ongoing progress, verifies employment outcomes, and reviews service provider deliverables for invoice authorization. Services are delivered virtually and in person throughout the assigned area. Vocational evaluation services may be offered by contractors with the necessary qualifications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Contact each newly assigned participant within one business day to introduce services and schedule the initial appointment.
• Conduct virtual or in-person intake interviews; collect employment history, strengths, barriers, interests, and other relevant information.
• Develop an individualized, person-centered IPE that identifies employment goals, needed supports, and recommended services.
• Complete the intake and IPE within 10 business days of assignment when no vocational evaluation is needed; allow up to 15 business days when an evaluation is required, subject to participant availability and documented exceptions.
• Recommend and coordinate referrals for employment services, WIPA benefits counseling, pre-placement training, vocational evaluation, and other appropriate supports.

• Review each service provider’s monthly progress report and associated case notes at least once each month.
• Contact each active participant at least monthly by phone, email, text, or another appropriate method and document the contact and review.
• Coordinate with employment specialists, benefits counselors, instructors, and other providers when progress slows, concerns arise, or plans need adjustment.

• Review provider progress notes, supporting deliverables, and documented billable outcomes for completeness and consistency with the IPE.
• Independently confirm reported job placements with participants, including that they are working, are satisfied with the placement, and consider it…