Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor -P11 - Monroe

Job Overview

Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) is a statewide network of vocational rehabilitation professionals that create customized solutions to help individuals and businesses meet workforce needs. The position involves providing rehabilitation counseling services—vocational guidance, physical restoration, training, and placement—for persons with disabilities. The counselor also informs community resources and the general public about MRS’s services within a designated geographic or program area.

Hybrid/Flexible schedule is available based on satisfactory performance and operational needs. All work must be performed in Michigan; relocation is required for applicants who do not currently reside in the state.

• Deliver rehabilitation counseling services, including vocational guidance, physical restoration, training, and placement, to individuals with disabilities.
• Inform community resources and the general public about vocational rehabilitation services within the assigned geographic or program area.

Education
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Master’s degree with a major in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, special education, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical therapy.

Experience based on position level:

• Rehabilitation Counselor 9: No specific type or amount of experience required.
• Rehabilitation Counselor 10: One year of professional experience as a Rehabilitation Counselor 9.
• Rehabilitation Counselor P11: Two years of professional experience as a Rehabilitation Counselor, including one year equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor 10; OR three years of experience as a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator, with one year equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator P11.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, a detailed resume, and official college transcript(s) with the college/university name, address, degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (if no degree), and the Registrar’s signature or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable if it contains these elements. Applicants with foreign degrees must have their credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless they have been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA);

failure to provide the evaluation may result in screening out of the process.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2‑8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and must disclose any personal or financial interests that conflict with official duties. New hires must pass a pre‑employment drug test and may be required to conduct background checks, including criminal, fingerprint-based, and driving record checks, depending on the position. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position.

• Insurance Benefits
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  Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. Life‑insurance benefit of two times annual salary (up to $200,000). Long‑term disability insurance providing continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents work. More information.
• Retirement Programs
  : 401(k) and 457 plans with a 4% automatic contribution and a 5% match if you contribute. Immediate vesting of your contributions; state contributions fully vest after 4 years (link).
• Vacation and Sick Leave
  : 15‑35 personal days and 13 sick days per year, with rollover options. An additional day each year for community service or school functions.
• Paid Parental Leave
  : 12 weeks of paid leave following birth or adoption.
• Paid Holidays
  : 13 or 14 paid holidays each year, including New Year’s Eve, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day,…