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

Description

Job Posting: Qualified Rehabilitation Professional (SVRC,QRP-Generalist/SSC)

Department of Rehabilitation

JC Qualified Rehabilitation Professional (SVRC,QRP-Generalist/SSC)
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 03/18/2024. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Though this position is housed in the city of Bakersfield , travel will be required to East Kern, Inyo, and Mono Counties regularly.

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.

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.

Under the direction of the Team Manager, Staff Services Manager I, a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Qualified Rehabilitation Professional (SVRC, QRP) facilitates the effective delivery of services to consumers in a Vocational Rehabilitation Service Delivery (VRSD) Team. The core duties of the SVRC, QRP include the following non-delegable functions: 1) determining vocational rehabilitation (VR) eligibility; 2) determining priority for services; 3) development of the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE); 4) determining amendments to the IPE; and 5) determining successful employment outcome achieved and completing case closure for services of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) consumers. The SVRC, QRP is accountable for the quality, quantity, and effectiveness of consumer employment outcomes and must effectively and consistently align the non-delegable duties with the delegable tasks performed by other team members for each consumer's case. 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.

Provides VR counseling to individuals with disabilities and consumers of DOR utilizing a variety of counseling modalities and techniques, to adjust to disability, identifies barriers, identifies appropriate intervention and strategies to maximize employment, independent living, and equality relative to the non-delegable functions; interprets and applies applicable federal and state laws and regulations for each consumer. Coordinates the VR team to identify the need for assessments and services for applicants and consumers; communicates and coordinates implementation of service delivery with the VRSD team. Makes the final determination of and communicates eligibility, priority for services, approves and signs the IPE and amendments. Determines successful employment outcome achieved and approves case closure for services of DOR consumers. Develop, maintain and record necessary Records of Services documentation in the electronic tracking system.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Include JC#422900 / POS#-963 on 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.

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.

*Travel is required. This position requires a valid Class C driver's license. Proof of valid driver's license will be required after the hiring interview process and prior to appointment into this position.

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. Upon hire, applicant may be required to provide official sealed college transcripts.