Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; Student and Youth ARS

Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Student and Youth) - #ARS
00953

State Role

Title:

Counselor II

Hiring Range: Starting minimum $56,372 commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location:Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Join DARS and help individuals (students and youth) with disabilities build brighter futures by connecting them to meaningful employment right here in our community. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you’ll provide hands‑on guidance, training, and support that opens doors to independence and opportunity.

Telework is limited in accordance with the Commonwealth’s telework policy. In partnership with people with disabilities, the DRS Field Rehabilitation Services Division assists individuals with disabilities, including students with disabilities, to make informed choices that will maximize their employment through coordinated service delivery. DRS staff partner with local school divisions and Workforce Network to deliver quality services to individuals with disabilities who want to work and employers seeking to hire them.

We are seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Student and Youth) to assist individuals with disabilities, including students with disabilities, to make informed choices that will maximize their employment through coordinated service delivery. Caseload consists of individuals (students and youth). Other duties and/or special projects as assigned. Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

In accordance with 34 CFR 361.10, 34 CFR 361.11, and Virginia’s Combined State Plan under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), applicants are required to have a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related field. Applicants within a semester of completing their master's may also be considered. Master’s level transcripts or copy of current certification, if applicable, must accompany the application.

Please note that the transcripts must display the date that the degree was awarded.

• Considerable knowledge of the social, economic, medical, vocational, and emotional issues impacting persons with disabilities; interviewing, evaluation, and counseling techniques; methods and tools for career counseling and exploration.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of vocational service delivery to persons with disabilities.

• Skilled in Windows based computer usage and the ability to learn proprietary software for case management/case documentation purposes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and the professional community.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple and sometimes unrelated responsibilities in a timely manner; to prioritize duties and exercise responsible judgment with minimal supervision.

• Current CRC credential.
• Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requirements.

DARS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include your choice of health insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, VRS retirement, employer paid basic group life insurance, employee paid optional group life, 13 paid holidays, Sick Leave, Annual Leave, Family Personal Leave, employee discount programs, and much more!

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitmentginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.