Vocational Rehabilitation Service Specialist-Counseling
State of Nebraska
Vocational Rehabilitation
$31,311 - $32,876/yr
Work in South Sioux City, Nebraska
901 West 21st Street - Suite 1 (68776)
Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action W/M/D/V
Notice: To Apply, please visit http://statejobs.nebraska.gov
Vocational Rehabilitation Service Specialist-Counseling
Please Note: This position will close and applications will not be accepted after January 13, 2010.
Please reference code #13-51302 on all resumes and cover letters.
Contact:
Liz Freeman
 
301 Centennial Mall South
 
Lincoln, NE 68509
 
Phone: (402)471-2501
Position Description

To apply, please visit http://statejobs.nebraska.gov

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requires submission of resume, cover letter, and transcripts.South Sioux City. Provides client orientation. Arranges, schedules and coordinates community supports, i.e., transportation, housing and child care. Arranges job shadowing experiences and informational interviews. Develops and coordinates community-based evaluations, including OJE's and OJT's. Analyzes and synthesizes client medical, demographic and employment information. Analyzes client strengths and barriers.Provides individualized planning and Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) development. Provides information about jobs and their requirements. Provides job development activities to identify employment opportunities. Provides job placement assistance. Provides job retention assistance. Develops and manages partnerships with employers, referral sources and schools. Presents information about Vocational Rehabilitation to community groups. Provides outreach and liaison activities with referral sources Provides follow-up monitoring with clients relative to college process and job searches, Employment  Warranty monitoring and employment follow-up. Conducts the initial interview.  Provides career counseling.  Provides disability counseling. Provides personal adjustment counseling. Provides Job Seeking Skills training. Uses the electronic case service data system (QUEST). 

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in business, marketing, vocational rehabilitation or directly related area. Majors in other disciplines may be considered with a minimum of two years work experience in a professionally related area. Preferred: Experience interacting with persons with significant disabilities, and bilingual in English and Spanish. Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation. Travels independently and works in a variety of settings. Possesses a valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation, travels independently and works in a variety of settings.

Vocational Rehabilitation Service Specialist-Counseling
Please Note: This position will close and applications will not be accepted after January 13, 2010.
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