Transition Rehab Counselor; DVR

Job Title Transition Rehab Counselor (DVR #)

The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR) is a state-run agency dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving employment success. Through services such as vocational counseling, job placement assistance, training and education, assistive technology, and support services, NMDVR aims to enhance the employability and independence of people with various disabilities. Tailoring its programs to meet individual needs, the agency is committed to facilitating competitive employment and fostering independence among its clientele.

This position requires the ability to obtain a current and unexpired New Mexico Rehabilitation Counselor License at the time of hire. If you are not currently licensed through the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED), you must work toward and obtain a level 1 license in rehabilitation counseling within one (1) year of hire. All selected applicants must be able to pass a Public Education Department background check.

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Job exists to collaborate with assigned school districts to work toward the goals and objectives of the NMDVR Pre-Employment Transition Services. The primary responsibility is to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to students with disabilities in their assigned area. Pre-ETS include:

• Instruction in Self-Advocacy
• Job exploration counseling
• Post-secondary education/training counseling
• Workforce readiness training
• Work-based learning experiences
• IEP attendance

The Transition Counselor will facilitate the transition of students from school to community by implementing the person-centered planning process in support of students
¿ job and adult placement. Under the supervision of the, NMDVR Program Manager, the Transition Counselor will coordinate transition activities within a team comprised of the student, parent/guardian, educators, and service providers, to ensure that transition activities and services are address and implemented for each eligible student. The Transition Counselor will be responsible for developing and teaching lesson plans related to independent Pre-employment transition skills.

The position will require staff to counsel students in a variety of subjects including study skills and organization, self- advocacy, problem solving, conflict resolution, transportation, money management, budge making, customer service skills, income and taxes, writing cover letters, developing resumes, mastering job interviews, etc. The Transition Counselor will assist other program staff in designing the program goals and objectives related to independent living and employment readiness skills.

This includes implementation of assessments and intervention programs. The transition counselor will observe students during internships and report progress back to program behavior specialist and program director as needed. The Transition Counselor will work closely with Local Educational staff, specifically the special education director and transition.

People with disabilities, New Mexico Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR) Staff, Partner Agencies, and the General Public.

The Ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Masters in Vocational Rehabilitation or Education (Preferred but not Required)
• Ability to obtain Professional Education License endorsement in one of the following areas:
• K-12 Rehabilitation Licensure Level one, two, or three

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Vocational Rehabilitation, Sociology, Psychology, Guidance and…