Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services -- Virginia Beach
Counselor II/Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf
Pay Band 4 - Salary Range: $31,352 - $64,347
Position #00998

Closing Date - open until filled

The Field Rehabilitation Services Division is seeking a qualified VR Counselor for the Deaf to provide comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to eligible persons with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Emporia and Franklin.

Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive case management services including guidance, counseling, training and physical/mental restoration and job placement services. Develops, implements and manages vocationally focused service plans that identify customer goals, services and costs to help them achieve an employment outcome.

Maintains detailed case notes and prepares position-related reports.

Due to regional coverage, extensive travel is required.

Requirements: Considerable knowledge of the social, economic, medical, psychological and vocational issues impacting persons with disabilities; interviewing, evaluation, and counseling techniques; methods and tools for career counseling and exploration; and ADA compliance requirements.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community resources and individuals from diverse environments. Abilities to establish employment opportunities through contacts with businesses and organizations within the community; effectively communicate, orally and in writing; interpret and apply policies/procedures; and organize/manage multiple duties. Fluency in American Sign Language required. Successful candidate must have considerable knowledge of and understanding of the communication, cultural and psychosocial needs of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing. Working knowledge of Windows based computer software.

Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field or current CRC required. Master's level transcripts or copy of current certification, if applicable, must accompany application. Must have a valid driver's license and access to transportation for daily travel.

Salary is negotiable above the minimum of the pay band based on qualifications. This is a sensitive position, and the successful candidate will be subject to fingerprinting/ background investigation.

Contact Information: Please visit our Career Center at www.vadrs.org <BLOCKED::http://www.vadrs.org/> for position information or how to apply for a position. To apply online, please visit http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov <BLOCKED::http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/> . Applications must be submitted through the RMS online system unless the applicant has called in advance to request a reasonable accommodation. To request an accommodation or additional information call 804-726-1919. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY - Reasonable accommodations upon request.

Mary C. Nunnally, M.S., CRC
Program Coordinator, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
8004 Franklin Farms Drive
Richmond, VA 23229
Cell: (804) 652-7708
Voice: (804) 662-7614 or (800) 552-5019
TTY: (804) 662-9040 or (800) 464-9950
Fax: (804) 662-9140
Email: Mary.Nunnally@drs.virginia.gov
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Web: www.vadrs.org <blocked::http://www.vadrs.org>