VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR 2 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $61,721.28 to $91,496.16 PAY GRADE: 34 For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.JOB INFORMATION Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.Department: Employment, Training and Rehab (http://detr.state.nv.us/) Division: Rehabilitation Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson Job Class Code: 12.427 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 48101 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/15/2024 Close Date: 07/22/2024 Recruiter: PAULA MILES Phone: (702)486-7957 Email: pgmiles@detr.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 6 Days 22 Hrs 33 Mins The PositionVocational 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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for positions in any of our units, including blind services, transition services or working with individuals with a primary diagnosis of ID/DD. Responsibilities in Blind Services include providing support, guidance, and counseling services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The aim is to assist clients in overcoming challenges related to their visual impairment and help them become independent and gain employment. This role involves assessing clients' needs, developing rehabilitation plans, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure holistic support. Rehabilitation Counselors who work with a transition caseload will serve students and young adults. Duties include meeting with clients; completing intakes; determining eligibility; providing vocational counseling, guidance, and advocacy; assessing vocational rehabilitation needs; completing Individualized Plans for Employment; and coordinating and providing services focused on assisting our clients with securing employment. Other positions will work with a specialty caseload that consists of individuals with a primary diagnosis of ID/DD, which may include Mental Health diagnoses and/or Physical Disabilities. This position requires knowledge and experience providing supported employment and customized employment services for Individuals with the most significant disabilities. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of WIOA and how it applies to providing services for Individuals with significant disabilities based on section 511 of the Rehabilitation Act and will be familiar with interagency collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork. 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. To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-120/ To Qualify:In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)Master's degree from an accredited university in vocational rehabilitation counseling, health or social sciences, business administration, education, or closely related field, and one year of professional experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling which included making eligibility, ineligibility and employment outcome determinations by applying federal, state and agency regulations, policies and procedures for a public vocational rehabilitation or similar program; negotiating and resolving conflicts; and performing community outreach public relations activities for an assigned program; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in vocational rehabilitation counseling, health or social sciences, business administration, education, or closely related field, and two years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience above the Bachelor's degree level as described above.Special RequirementsCandidates must submit to background checks and fingerprinting upon appointment.The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.usMore Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! 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