Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor ; PCNs

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is recruiting for three Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors 1/2/3 located in Anchorage! No Cover Letter Required! These positions are in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 15/17/19.

In this position, you will evaluate and determine client eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services, approve individualized employment plans, and authorize case closures. You will provide counseling and guidance to clients with disabilities to help them identify career goals, overcome barriers, and achieve meaningful employment. The role involves interpreting assessments to determine each client’s strengths, abilities, and rehabilitation needs while developing and implementing effective service strategies.

You will also approve and monitor services such as assistive technology, medical or psychological evaluations, and training or placement supports in accordance with federal regulations. Additionally, you will collaborate with schools, employers, and community partners to coordinate services, promote program awareness, and support successful employment outcomes for clients with disabilities.

This individual is to provide paraprofessional administrative and technical support to counselors and evaluators by performing routine, on-going assignments which focus on carrying out substantive technical aspects of vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. The mission of Vocational Rehabilitation is assist individuals with disabilities obtain and maintain competitive employment.

You will be joining a small, dedicated team with a big goal — helping Alaskans with disabilities obtain and maintain meaningful employment within Anchorage and, at times, in surrounding rural communities. In this role, you will have a direct impact on improving the lives of individuals by supporting their journey toward independence and long-term employment success across both urban and rural areas.

This position is essential within the Division and progression through the Counseling series 1/2/3 is expected. As such, obtaining and/or maintaining a Certification in Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) is both required and supported by the Division.

This position is located in a busy yet quiet administrative office and operates during regular business hours (8am - 5pm); flexibility is available within those hours in addition to the ability to telework  be working with a team of para-professional and professional staff helping Alaskans with disabilities obtain and maintain employment.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Psychology:
  Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of human behavior and performance in various contexts, mental processes, or the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Customer Service:
  Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside State government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services;
  
  is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Oral Communication:
  Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Teamwork:
  Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

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A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and One year of paraprofessional or professional experience providing social assistance services to people with disabilities.

Graduate education from an accredited college in vocational rehabilitation,…