Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR

Arizona Department of Economic Security – Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) – Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

Job Location:

401 North Marshall Street, Casa Grande, Arizona 85122. This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (minimum 2 days per week in office/hoteling).

Salary: $48,510.17 – $55,440.52 annually Grade: 20
Closing Date:
Open until sufficient resumes are received

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES' video.

Come join the DES Team! The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence. DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position will report to the Supervisor and provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance to individuals with disabilities to address barriers to employment and gain the skills to enter, gain, or retain employment.

This position will serve in a hybrid work environment.

Based on your qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following tiers:

• Entry Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  Bachelor's degree in a field of study reasonably related to rehabilitation counseling or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with individuals with disabilities and employers and two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Intermediate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  Master's degree in a field of study closely related to rehabilitation counseling and one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities (Closely related fields are defined by Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification).
• Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  Meets Intermediate credential requirements plus has a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification.

Annual salary is commensurate with education and qualifications, ranging from $48,510.17 to $55,440.52.

Entry Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

• Introduces clients to the vocational rehabilitation program including program eligibility criteria and client’s rights and responsibilities.
• Reviews client’s medical and/or psychological information to identify employment needs and goals as well as available services and resources.
• Provides vocational counseling, career exploration, and labor market exploration to determine suitable employment goals.
• Meets with clients on a one‑on‑one basis to problem‑solve and establish or modify an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
• Provides case management and maintains regular contact with clients, service providers, and collaborative programs, and assess services and IPE progress.
• Manages fiscal resources including authorizing, reviewing, and payment of services.

Intermediate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

• Same duties as listed above and the following duties:
• Provides case management to clients with complex needs and goals.
• Serves as program liaison for specialized groups.
• Provides guidance to Entry Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors.

Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

• Same duties listed above and the following duties:
• May serve as back up to the Rehabilitation Supervisor.
• Provides case management to clients with high complexity level.

• Knowledge of Federal and State laws, statutes, rules, regulations pertaining to vocational rehabilitation services.
• At least one year of case management experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Broad knowledge of physical, mental, and cognitive disabilities.
• Familiar with referral and community resources.
• Understands…