Career Counseling & Evaluation Specialist (VR Service Or Rehabilitation Specialist)

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Hiring Agency:

Education

• Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$24.247

Classification Salary Range:

$21.96 - $38.71

Job Posting:

JR2024-00005723 Career Counseling & Evaluation Specialist (VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

05-07-2024

Job Description:

Our Career Counseling & Evaluation Specialist assists Nebraska VR clients with interest and aptitude assessments and explore available opportunities as part of the career planning process. We are looking for candidates who are great communicators, intuitive, creative and think outside the box. The goal is to provide personalized service to each individual, supporting them in making informed career decisions and finding fulfilling job matches that lead to their success.

Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE, with potential for some telework contingent upon proper agency approvals.

Pay Rates:

The available salary rate for this position is dependent on education. The "Classification Salary Range" above is not a listing of available funds.

• Successful candidates with a bachelor's degree will be hired as a Service Specialist, at a salary rate of $24.247 per hour.

• Successful candidates with a master's degree will be hired as a Rehabilitation Specialist, at a salary rate of $29.339 per hour.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $24,200 - $26,500 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement

• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!

• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types

• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that's $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return

• Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Conducts employment discussion and career exploration to assess client strengths and barriers, vocational interests, aptitude, skills, preferences, and values.

• Determines and prepares case for client eligibility, priority groups, job goal, and plan for employment by analyzing and synthesizing medical and psychological reports, social, education, and employment information.

• Develops and manages Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs), and employment outcome determinations.

• Completes job analysis to identify and understand job duties and requirements at employer sites.

• Arranges informational interviews, job shadows, and community-based evaluations and training.

• Prepares evaluation report and conducts meeting with the client and referring specialist.

• Advises and instructs people with disabilities in informed decision making, interpersonal, educational, and vocational skills.

• Monitors and advocates for client progress to support efficient follow through by team members and providers to ensure client success.

• Provides outreach and information about vocational rehabilitation to the community, including referral sources and schools.

• Recommends the purchase of goods and services for clients in accordance with established fiscal policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 80% of work time spent in an office environment (e.g., state offices, home offices); the remainder of work time is spent in the community. Employees may be asked, within reason, to use their own personal vehicles for travel. There are also approximately two days of overnight travel per year.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Service Specialist: Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of work experience related to the essential functions of the position.

Rehabilitation Specialist: Master's degree with emphasis in one of the following areas: Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling and Guidance, or another field that reasonably provides competence in the employment sector, in a disability field, or both.

Preferred Qualifications:

Service Specialist: Experience working with, and advocating for, people with disabilities. Ability to manage high volume of cases and provide case management services while collaborating with a variety of stakeholders.

Rehabilitation Specialist: Master's degree in related field and progressively responsible experience working with, and advocating for, people with significant disabilities. Ability to mentor others in managing high volume of cases and providing quality case management services.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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