Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II - Ogden
Job Posting for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II - Ogden at State of Utah
If you enjoy providing counseling and guidance while assisting individuals with disabilities to obtain employment and independence, this is the job for you! The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking two (2) motivated and highly skilled Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II's to join our Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) team in Ogden, UT. This will allow you to practice the latest techniques in rehabilitation counseling while developing strong partnerships with other agencies and programs to help clients enter or reenter the labor market.
Principal Duties
The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II performs the following tasks:
- Provides counseling services to a combination of general caseload and transition youth, ages 14-24.
- Provides full performance level vocational counseling and guidance, training and selective job placement services to individuals with disabilities.
- Partners with the community and provides outreach to vendors to collaborate and coordinate agency activities and facilitate agency goals.
- Travels as needed to provide outreach to schools, parents, business partners, community partners and training meetings.
- Exercises a great deal of independent decision making.
- Rehabilitation Trainee - BS Degree - No work related experience - $20.42
- Rehabilitation Counselor I - BS Degree 1 year work related experience - $22.45
- Rehabilitation Counselor II - Masters in VRC or related field 1 year work related experience - $24.66
- A 5% salary increase will be provided to individuals who are Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC).
The Ideal Applicant
The model applicant for this position is someone who:
The model applicant for this position is someone who:
- Has a Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related field of study. Related degrees are those accepted under category 3 as defined by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) website.
- Possesses the ability and willingness to be eligible to hold a state of Utah Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor license within 5 years. To obtain this license you must complete 4,000 hours of disability related work experience as well as sit for and obtain a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification (CRC).
- Has a 3.0 GPA or higher as an undergraduate in a related field of study (See Category 3 related degrees through the link above).
- Is capable of independent thinking, autonomy and managerial skills.
- Has the ability to establish and maintain community relationships.
Preference
Preference points may be given for the following:
Preference points may be given for the following:
- A Licensed Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (LVRC) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
- Current state of Utah employee status.
- One or more years of professional experience in counseling.
- If under-filled, candidates who are currently enrolled in an RSA approved MRC program.
Required. A copy of your transcripts must be uploaded to this application.
Why You Should Join Our Team
This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of helping individuals with disabilities you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance.
The Agency
The mission of Workforce Services is we strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.
DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.
This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of helping individuals with disabilities you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance.
The Agency
The mission of Workforce Services is we strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.
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