Rehabilitation Counselor II JOB ID 40661

                                REHABILITATION COUNSELOR II (JOB ID: 40661)

                                          State of New Hampshire Job Posting 

                                                       Department of Education

                                               Division of Workforce Innovation

                                           Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation 

                                               1 Sundial Avenue, Suite 201 N

                                                    Manchester, NH 03103

                                                                   On-Site

                                                  Rehabilitation Counselor II 

Typical starting pay for this position:  $24.90 up to $33.47 hourly

This position is Full-Time, 37.5 hours a week. 

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Workforce Innovation & Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation has a full-time vacancy for a Rehabilitation Counselor II.

REQUIRED:  APPLY DIRECTLY TO OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.NH.GOV

SUMMARY: To provide comprehensive services to increase employment potential and optimize personal independence for eligible persons with disabilities within a specified region for the Division of Workforce Innovation, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - See Per 405.1.

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Psychometrics, Disability Studies, Rehabilitation, Human Relations, Social Work, Human Services, Special Education, Marriage and Family, Vocational Assessment/Evaluation, Occupational Therapy, or related field.

Experience: Two years’ professional, paraprofessional, or technical experience in education, vocational guidance, rehabilitation counseling, human resources, workers’ compensation, employment services, or human services.

License/Certification: Eligibility for New Hampshire driver’s license or access to transportation for use in statewide travel.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provides counseling and guidance to persons with disabilities and significant others in order to maximize employment potential and personal independence.

Develops individual functional profiles of persons with disabilities by collecting and/or prescribing medical, psychological, and vocational evaluations and analyzing, interpreting and synthesizing the diverse information obtained to make eligibility decisions and determine rehabilitation needs.

Approves, implements, and amends mutually developed Individualized Plans for Employment following state and federal regulations and policies, which establish long-term vocational goals, intermediate strategies and objectives, specific services, timelines, costs, providers of service, and program accountabilities.

Plans, approves, and monitors the expenditure of state and federal funds to secure prescribed essential services and commodities to accomplish the Individualized Plan for Employment.

Manages a sizable and diverse caseload to ensure timely services and to meet a numerical goal of successful rehabilitations. Documents individual case records to comply with state and federal regulations and policies.

For further information please contact Ashley Debonee, VR supervisor, Ashley.N.DeBonee@doe.nh.gov.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
 

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay
 

Other Benefits:

* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
 

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
 

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
 

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964