Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs in Reno, NV

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The Position

Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisors and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors manage a caseload budget; determine eligibility or ineligibility; assess vocational rehabilitation needs; develop individualized plans for employment (IPE); coordinate the delivery of services; provide counseling and advocacy services; provide appropriate job placement; and determine employment outcome in order to minimize disabling conditions and reduce dependency for individuals whose mental or physical disability presents a barrier to employment and/or self-sufficiency.

Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. This position is located at the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation in Reno. The Rehabilitation Supervisor will plan, organize, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of reporting staff, ensuring that they are compliant with Federal and State responsibilities in the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program and that individual performance measures are achieved.

In addition, the Rehabilitation Supervisor completes case reviews; directs coverage of caseloads; reviews expenditures for compliance with fiscal policy and performs fiscal management functions to prevent deficit spending; assists in the resolution of more difficult casework; reviews and analyzes case records and reports to determine quality, quantity and timeliness of work production; investigates and mediates client complaints; establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships in the professional business community; and is responsible for all aspects of supervision including discipline, training and day-to-day oversight of employees. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

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To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: