DSHS DVR Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 4

Description

DSHS DVR Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 4

• Lead and coach other DVR staff, maintain office coverage and assign work, and act in the absence of the VR Supervisor
• Respond to and serve a caseload of DVR clients with the most complex cases
• Determine client eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services
• Provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and support
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client needs for vocational rehabilitation services
• Obtain benefits analysis reports and interpret results to assist and counsel clients
• Assist clients in developing and implementing an IPE and monitor progress toward completion of employment goals
• Connect and maintain close working relationships with federal, state, and local organizations; jointly serving clients
• Promote DVR programs to the public and employers, and conduct outreach in the community to share information about DVR services
• Collaborate in and lead group orientations, workshops, and related activities to facilitate informed choices and prepare clients for employment

• Working with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center; or
• Providing direct service or advocacy activities that provide such individuals with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities; or
• Experience as an employer, self-employment, human resources, recruitment, supervisory, or other activities that provide competitive integrated employment environments to individuals with disabilities.

• A letter of interest describing your work experience as it relates to this job
• Chronological resume

To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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