Rehab Counselor II Portland

Rehabilitation Counselor II

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 co-located with the Greater Portland Career Center.

The person in this position will serve clients with various disabilities in Cumberland and York counties to achieve their employment goals and conduct extensive work with community partners including individuals with disabilities, family members, and employers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establishing a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers.
• Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information, assessing client needs and available resources to develop and implement a comprehensive vocational rehabilitation plan leading to employment.
• Maintaining accurate documentation using the AWARE computer-based client data system.
• Building partnerships within the workforce development system and other community partners.
• Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and offering incentives and assistance to place clients in jobs.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• 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 and timely documentation.
• Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.
• Effectively working independently and remotely.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation and 2 years' experience demonstrating knowledge and abilities related to 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, DVR Director at samantha.j.fenderson

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42)…