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AFG, Inc.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Fairfield, NJ (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor works with people that have mental or physical disabilities, or people recovering from accidents or major injuries, to help them assess employment options and find job placements. Provides counseling and job search assistance and identifies resources for clients. Works with employers to identify job opportunities and advocates for clients with disabilities.

$55,376 / year median in New Jersey

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor AFG, Inc. Fairfield, NJ Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Writing skills Analysis skills Research report preparation Market research

Master of Science Master of Arts Full Job Description Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Hybrid:

Fairfield, NJ AFG & Life Care Associates is a leading provider of vocational and life care planning services, including evaluations, vocational testing, vocational research, transferable skills analysis and expert testimony. We currently have a Full-Time opening for a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor/Vocational Expert who has been court qualified, or has the potential to become court qualified, to join our small but busy office located in Fairfield, New Jersey. As a Vocational Expert, you will perform evaluations for purposes of employability in litigation cases. You will interview and evaluate individuals for cases involving personal injury or divorce and render an opinion regarding their employability in the current job market.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Interview, evaluate and assess an individual's employability in the workforce. This includes administering tests such as aptitude, interest and achievement, and completing a transferable skills analysis. Gather vocational and labor market research. Write comprehensive reports summarizing your results. Provide testimony at court hearings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

MA or MS in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or Rehabilitation Counseling is required. CRC strongly preferred or eligibility for CRC certification.

Experience:

Strong communication skills with experience writing reports are a must. 3-5 years' work experience in Vocational Rehabilitation preferred but will consider recent grads. We will mentor the right candidate.

Benefits:

Health insurance, Paid Time Off Compensation will commensurate with experience .

Please Note:

This is a hybrid position. Vocational Experts will be expected to work out of our office in Fairfield, NJ bi-weekly. Please submit a resume for review to: .

Benefits:

Health insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Fairfield, NJ (Essex County)