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Rehabilitation Counselor (Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The incumbent serves as a Vocational Rehabilitation Services Manager at Central Alabama Veteran's Healthcare System (CAVHCS). This Incumbent provides oversight of VRS staff and their achievement of all assigned duties and responsibilities (i.e.: case management, vocational rehabilitation, training, placement, and follow-up support for Veterans within Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Programs).
What You'll Do
- →Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Functions within VRS as part of the team responsible for leading the delivery of essential and available services targeted towards vocational development and/or hardening (a highly structured, goal-oriented, individualized treatment program designed to return a person back to work).
- →Leads VRS staff in facilitating rehabilitative processes with Veterans referred to the VRS CWT Programs.
- →Mentors VRS staff in the development of knowledge and skill to provide individualized comprehensive vocational assessments, testing, job analysis, site development / modification recommendations, training programs, discharge planning, etc.
- →Guides VRS staff use of individualized behavior modification techniques and counseling strategies to address physically disabled, chronic and/or SMI Veteran's vocational preparation, integration and stabilization while assessing case management outcomes to determine if increased levels of functioning and job placement / stability result as desired.
- →Monitor VRS staff site visits at CWT Job Sites along with terms of CWT Employer Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to ensure compliance to outlined plan, techniques and procedures of accommodation and fiscal performance being timely.
- →Ensures Individualized Vocational Rehabilitation Treatment Planning is completed timely and in collaboration with the Veteran, Treatment Team, and other relevant stakeholders.
- →Leads VRS staff to learn and utilize individualized and targeted counseling methods, treatment modalities, and job placement alternatives that are aligned to the specific needs of Veterans.
- →Trains VRS staff to assess and use knowledge of disabilities common to Veterans in need of accommodation, work tolerance flexibilities, or increased motivation.
- →Assists Program Coordinator for MH Recovery by compiling and reporting data (using quantitative / qualitative methods) from service delivery for Vocational Rehabilitation Services programs (i.e.: CWT-TW, CWT-SE, CWT-CBES, CWT-TR, Vocational Assistance, etc.) Assists in maintenance of accounting controls, billings, payroll, pay records management, etc. for CWT related funds.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #:61908F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
Job ID: 19ef2b36-329a-4509-b539-e4bbc2f7938e
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