Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant

3 weeks ago


Ellenville, New York, United States StateJobsNY Full time
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant

About the Job

The New York State Education Department's Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant to join our team in the Rochester VR District Office.

Job Summary

This position provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, who are interested in becoming employed or retaining their current employment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct intake interviews, review eligibility for financial assistance, and monitor training records;
  • Verify employment, which may require site visits to rehabilitation facilities, schools, and training centers;
  • Authorize necessary medical diagnostic examinations;
  • Prepare financial and statistical records and reports;
  • Prepare routine correspondence to consumers and their families, vendors and other agencies concerning consumer status and progress;
  • Schedule transportation, interpreters, readers, and independent living services for disabled consumers.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or vocational rehabilitation; or 60 semester college credit hours and one year of qualifying experience; or three years of qualifying experience.

Qualifying Experience

Qualifying experience must have involved professional or paraprofessional duties in one of the following areas:

  • Providing direct services beyond routine personal care or supervision to physically, mentally, or learning-disabled adults or adolescents in a rehabilitation program or facility;
  • Providing vocational or educational services to adults or adolescents with physical, mental, or learning disabilities in the areas of assessment, counseling, job coaching, guidance, placement, or job development.

Working Conditions

This position is a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent, non-competitive appointment. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to the Office of Human Resources Management.



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