Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee

Nature Of Work

Under the direction of Welch/Mullens Branch Office Supervisor, this individual will learn to provide a full range of services to individuals with disabilities in the McDowell County Schools as well as the McDowell County Field. This position will be housed at the Welch Branch Office. Duties include, but are not limited to: seek and accept referrals, conduct initial vocational diagnostic interviews, obtain diagnostic information for determination of eligibility/significant disability/order of selection.

May also administer achievement and aptitude tests, interpret psychological and vocational data to determine rehabilitation needs, provide vocational counseling, and assist the consumer in making a suitable goal choice. Develop individualized employment plans with consumer/parents, provide/arrange and monitor services and progress. Will assess economic need, make use of third party resources and assist with competitive job placement and follow-up services.

The individual should possess good communication and case management skills and also have good computer skills for electronic case management. The individual will be the liaison representative with several local agencies. Travel will be required in order to contact consumers, community rehabilitation programs and employers. Thus, a valid driver's license or certification that the applicant will provide a reliable means of transportation is required.

* As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed, which may include, but is not limited to: criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovering disqualifying information will result in denial or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when it is discovered.

** This job opportunity will not be in the classified service**

Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

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