Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1/2/3 (2 PCNs)

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1/2/3 (2 PCNs) State of Alaska - 3.9 Anchorage, AK Job Details Full-time $4,593 - $6,057 a month 1 day ago Qualifications Employee relationship building Full Job Description JOB This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS

!The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is recruiting for twoVocational Rehabilitation Counselors 1/2/3 located in Anchorage! No Cover Letter Required!

These positions are in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 16/18/20.

What You Will Be Doing:

In this position, you will evaluate and determine client eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services, approve individualized employment plans, and authorize case closures. You will provide counseling and guidance to clients with disabilities to help them identify career goals, overcome barriers, and achieve meaningful employment. The role involves interpreting assessments to determine each client's strengths, abilities, and rehabilitation needs while developing and implementing effective service strategies. You will also approve and monitor services such as assistive technology, medical or psychological evaluations, and training or placement supports in accordance with federal regulations. Additionally, you will collaborate with schools, employers, and community partners to coordinate services, promote program awareness, and support successful employment outcomes for clients with disabilities.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

This individual is to provide paraprofessional administrative and technical support to counselors and evaluators by performing routine, on-going assignments which focus on carrying out substantive technical aspects of vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. The mission of Vocational Rehabilitation is assist individuals with disabilities obtain and maintain competitive employment.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

You will be joining a small, dedicated team with a big goal — helping Alaskans with disabilities obtain and maintain meaningful employment within Anchorage and, at times, in surrounding rural communities. In this role, you will have a direct impact on improving the lives of individuals by supporting their journey toward independence and long-term employment success across both urban and rural areas.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is located in a busy yet quiet administrative office and operates during regular business hours (8am - 5pm); flexibility is available within those hours in addition to the ability to telework at times. You will be working with a team of para-professional and professional staff helping Alaskans with disabilities obtain and maintain employment.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Psychology:

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of human behavior and performance in various contexts, mental processes, or the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Customer Service:

Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside State government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Interpersonal Skills:

Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Oral Communication:

Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Teamwork:

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Level 1: A bachelor's degree from an accredited collegeAND Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:

Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Oral and Written Communication:

Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Continual Learning:

Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.

Interpersonal Skills:

Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Social Services:

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, practices, and current trends in social services used in the planning, design, implementation, and/or evaluation of programs that provide a broad range of social supports to individuals, families, and communities. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Any combination of post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible experience providing direct social assistance services to individuals with disabilities, guidance counseling, pre-employment services, job placement services, social work, mental or behavioral health services, or related field.

Special Note:

"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation."Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job."Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Level 2:

A master's degree from an accredited college in vocational rehabilitation, counseling psychology, social work, guidance counseling, special education, or a related discipline as defined by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Level 3:

A Certification in Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Megan SchieleVocational Rehabilitation ManagerPhone: