VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR 1 - Underfill for Vocational Rehab Counselor 2 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $56,689.20 to $83,666.16 PAY GRADE: 32 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: Reno, Sparks Job Class Code: 12.431 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 48045 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/09/2024 Close Date: 07/23/2024 Recruiter: PAULA MILES Phone: (702)486-7957 Email: pgmiles@detr.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 13 Days 22 Hrs 30 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 perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.This recruitment is for a Vocational Rehabilitaion Counselor 1 - underfill for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 2. The incumbent will progress to the next level upon meeting minimum qualifications. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor makes eligibility decisions for program services; provides eligible individuals with sufficient counseling and guidance to assist him/her to complete an adequate assessment of vocational needs; develops Individual Plans for Employment (IPE); manages cases in a manner that ensures timely case movement and delivery of services; ensures that accurate case documentation is in the case files; ensures case expenditures are appropriate; completes required actions with sufficient written documentation and justification as needed to obtain the required number of employment outcomes.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; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in vocational rehabilitation counseling, health or social sciences, business administration, or closely related field, and one year of professional experience providing services to individuals with disabilities; 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 technical or paraprofessional experience providing services to individuals with disabilities; 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! Refer a friend by clicking here:Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.
