senior vocational rehabilitation counselor, qualified rehabilitation professional - San Joaquin County, United States - State of California

Description

Job Posting: Student Services Rehabilitation Counselor

Department of Rehabilitation

JC Student Services Rehabilitation Counselor
SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR, QUALIFIED REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL

$5, $7,311.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

This is a continuance of previous advertisement originally posted on 01/30/2024. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This position is located in the city of Stockton .

COVID-19 Impacts to Working at DOR

DOR is closely monitoring the status of COVID-19 and ensuring our staff are supported in a safe work environment. While working on-site at any DOR facility, employees must follow current COVID-19 health orders issued by the California Department of Public Health or local health jurisdiction. DOR offers a hybrid work environment including in-office and remote work options for various positions.

Under the direction of the Team Manager, Staff Services Manager I, a Student Services Rehabilitation Counselor (SSRC) independently provides and facilitates the effective delivery of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) Student Services) to Potentially Eligible (PE) and eligible students with disabilities, ages 16 through 21; and, when necessary, determines the need and eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR), makes case decisions, including approval of an individual's employment plan, and facilitates the effective delivery of VR services to consumers. The SSRC is accountable for the quality, quantity, and effectiveness of services provided to PE Students including the delivery of DOR Student Services; and when necessary, to VR consumers. The San Joaquin Valley District is responsible for service delivery of Federal Title I Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program. These services include both DOR Student Services and VR services. This includes assisting PE and eligible students receive appropriate DOR Student Services and for individuals eligible for VR services in achieving their employment goals by providing VR services that may include training, assistive technology, supported employment and job placement support. District staff will also conduct eligibility determinations for applicants for services and when required, direct post-employment services for individuals who find jobs as a result of VR services.

Due to the nature of work and work location (work is often performed in a secondary-school setting), background checks may be required. These may be performed either by the assigned school/school district or by DOR.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

A Master's degree in Rehabilitation, counseling or a closely related field from a recognized institution and successful completion of one graduate course with a primary focus on the Theories and Techniques in counseling is mandatory. Reliability, dependability and exceptional interpersonal skills are essential. Candidates are strongly encouraged to bring to the interview unofficial transcripts and letters of reference. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to provide sealed official college transcripts.*Travel is required.

Include JC#415072 / POS#-964on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the "Questions" tab of your CalCareer application template. Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Employment Application (STD.678):

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.

Do not submit any document(s) with your social security number on it

Do not submit your exam result(s) along with your application.

Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed application. This page is for examination use only.