Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor ; PCN

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is recruiting for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1/2/3. No Cover Letter Required. This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 15/17/19 and is located in Juneau. It may be relocated within Alaska with necessary approvals where infrastructure allows.

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1/2/3, you will provide vocational rehabilitation counseling to consumers with disabilities, assisting them in obtaining and maintaining competitive, integrated employment. You will work with employers to develop relationships that provide employment opportunities for consumers of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is committed to the principle that employment equals empowerment for Alaskans with disabilities, helping hundreds of Alaskans prepare for, get, and keep good jobs. You will work with a team of dedicated professionals sincerely committed to assisting individuals with disabilities obtain employment.

As a member of the DVR team, the work you do helps individuals with disabilities become self‑sufficient and stimulates the Southeast economy. DVR employees have specialized education and certifications unique to their jobs; progression through the counseling series is expected. Obtaining and maintaining a Certification in Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) is required and supported by the Division.

This position is located in the Juneau Branch Office with approximately ten to twelve employees. The office operates during regular business hours (8 am – 5 pm) with flexibility and the ability for telework  will have significant autonomy in scheduling your day and managing your workflow.

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

• Psychology:
  Knowledge of concepts, principles, and theories of human behavior and performance.
• Customer Service:
  Ability to assess needs, provide information, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Empathy, friendliness, courtesy, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Oral Communication:
  Effective presentation of ideas and information to various audiences.
• Teamwork:
  Encouragement of cooperation, commitment, and group identity.

** Level 1**: 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 in a related field substitutes for the required experience.

** Level 2**: A master’s degree from an accredited college in vocational rehabilitation, psychology, social work, or a closely related counseling discipline.

** Level 3**: A Certification in Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

• Three professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor (name, job title, employer, and current phone number).
• Copy of your last three performance evaluations or two letters of reference.
• Transcripts from post‑secondary institution (unofficial copies acceptable).
• Copy of your CRC if applying at Level 3.

Applicants must certify a legal right to accept employment in the United States. The State of Alaska does not sponsor employment.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1‑800‑587‑0430 or (907) 465‑4095 in Juneau, or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.