JOB
The Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation is recruiting for Rehabilitation Counselor 3 vacancies in the Las Vegas area. The Rehabilitation Counselor 3 makes eligibility decisions for program services; provides eligible individuals with sufficient counseling and guidance to assist them to complete an adequate assessment of vocational needs; develops Individual Plans for Employment (IPE); manages cases in a manner that ensures timely case movement and delivery of services; ensures that accurate case documentation is in case files; ensures case expenditures are appropriate; completes required actions with sufficient written documentation and justification as needed to obtain the required number of employment outcomes. The incumbent will also act as a mentor to the Rehabilitation Counselor 2, handle challenging cases, and participate in special projects as assigned by their supervisor/management. Some positions require a valid driver's license for local travel.Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisors and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors manage a caseload budget; determine eligibility or ineligibility; assess vocational rehabilitation needs; develop individualized plans for employment (IPE); coordinate the delivery of services; provide counseling and advocacy services; provide appropriate job placement; and determine employment outcome in order to minimize disabling conditions and reduce dependency for individuals whose mental or physical disability presents a barrier to employment and/or self-sufficiency.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Master's degree from an accredited university in vocational rehabilitation counseling, health or social sciences, business administration, education, or closely related field, and two years of professional experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling which included making eligibility, ineligibility and employment outcome determinations by applying federal, state and agency regulations, policies and procedures for a public vocational rehabilitation program; negotiating and resolving conflicts; and performing community outreach public relations activities for an assigned program; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in vocational rehabilitation counseling, health or social sciences, business administration, education, or closely related field and three years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience above the Bachelor's degree level as described above.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.Working knowledge of: federal, State and agency regulations, policies, procedures and programs; provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act; strategies for negotiation and conflict resolution. General knowledge of: marketing strategies and techniques for vocational rehabilitation services. Ability to: function effectively in a public relations role to include public speaking in order to foster community understanding of disability issues. Skill in: determining eligibility and ineligibility and employment outcomes. Recruiter contact: Paula Miles
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