Vocational Rehabilitation Spec
| Company | Oklahoma State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Miami, OK, USA |
| Salary | $49297.25 – $68701.8 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, vocational evaluation, or counseling; OR a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in a disability related field (Level I)
- Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field, or any master’s degree eligible for certification (Level II)
- Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field, plus two years of professional experience (Level III)
- Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field, plus four years of professional experience (Level IV)
- Proficiency in American Sign Language may be required for some positions
- Willingness to perform job-related travel
Responsibilities
- Provides services to clients in meeting problems of personal, social, and vocational adjustment
- Interprets and analyzes applicant’s physical or mental condition, social and economic situation, attitudes and aptitudes
- Consults with physicians, psychologists and other appropriate disability professionals
- Plans and arranges for rehabilitation services; approves expenditures
- Confers with public and private employers to establish job opportunities for rehabilitation clients
- Provides program monitoring and consultation; keeps appropriate case records
- Assists employers and businesses with guidelines for accommodating people with disabilities
- Administers and/or develops work samples and situational assessments
- Prepares individual written vocational evaluation plans
- Teaches basic vocational skills and leads groups composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds
- Assists individuals with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of assistive technology devices
- Prepares vocational evaluation reports detailing test results and their implications
Preferred Qualifications
- Current LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) or CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor)
- Experience in counseling
- Documentation of eligibility to sit for relevant certifications