Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Qualified Rehabilitation Professional

Job Posting:

Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, QRP

Department of Rehabilitation

JC-533393 -

JC-533393 - Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, QRP
SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR, QUALIFIED REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL

$5,369.00 - $7,719.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/5/2026

Under the direction of the Team Manager, Supervisor I, a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Qualified Rehabilitation Professional (SVRC, QRP) facilitates the effective delivery of services to consumers in a Vocational Rehabilitation Service Delivery (VRSD) Team.

The core duties of the SVRC, QRP include the following non-delegable functions:
1) determining vocational rehabilitation (VR) eligibility;
2) determining priority for services;
3) development of the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE); and determining amendments to the IPE; and
4) review of IPE progress to be completed at least annually;
5) determining successful employment outcome achieved, and completing case closure for services of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) consumers.

The SVRC, QRP is accountable for the quality, quantity, and effectiveness of consumer employment outcomes and must effectively and consistently align the non-delegable duties with the delegable tasks performed by other team members for each consumer's case. Communicates regularly with VR staff; provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers; ensures the timely movement of a consumer through the vocational process, including but not limited to, monitoring of case status, compliance with mandated time frames, signatures, periodic progress updates, and annual reviews;

interacts with consumers and coworkers in a professional manner, and with integrity and respect. Attempts to resolve individual’s concern at the lowest possible level; offers other dispute resolution options; and elevates to next level, if needed.

Multiple vacancies may exist

The majority of the work will take place in one of the following locations with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders: a DOR open office setting in a cubicle environment, offsite in the community, at events and various partner locations, and/or at an approved alternate work location. The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while utilizing a personal computer, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without accommodation.

The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR, QUALIFIED REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL

Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, QRP

Classification:

SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR, QUALIFIED REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL $5,369.00 - $7,719.00

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. For additional information please visit

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Kern County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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