Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; Bilingual English

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred)

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• Initial Posting Date: 11/26/2025
• Final date to receive applications: 01/18/2026
• Agency:
  Department of Human Services
• Salary Range: $4,833 - $7,407
• Position Type:
  Employee
• Position Title:
  
  Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred)

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! We are hiring a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to join our team. In this position you will increase employment and advancement opportunities for persons with disabilities. If you have a passion to provide culturally appropriate services where individuals are treated respectfully, compassionately and effectively, then this position is for you.
Apply today! You do not need to be bilingual to apply or be considered for this position. If you are bilingual, we encourage you to apply! We serve diverse communities and recognize the importance of serving people in their preferred language.

See our Vocational Rehabilitation video about how we help Oregonians succeed! Welcome to ODHS Vocational Rehabilitation

• Perform all functions necessary to manage a full caseload and to contribute to VR performance measures.
• Assure that state, federal and agency standards for compliance, timelines, and quality are met for all cases.
• Use automated case management system (ORCA) to enter, update and retrieve client information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Utilize technology and software to complete VR tasks and provide clients services in an efficient and effective manner. This includes but is not limited to virtual meetings, virtual intake platform, and electronic signatures.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate medical and psychological information to determine potential eligibility for services.
• Schedule aptitude and personality interest tests and interpret results of tests.
• Gather and evaluate pertinent materials to provide necessary vocational counseling and guidance.
• Make determination regarding physical restorative requirements (hearing aids, physical therapy, etc.) necessary for employment.
• Determine training necessary for employability and coordinate closely with other agencies and provide career and vocational counseling to clients.
• Provide direct job placement to consumers including employer incentive services, tax credit vouchers, state certifications, assistive technology, and work site modifications to assist consumers in reaching their employment outcomes.
• Educate local employers about the agency programs, goals, and employment incentives.
• Contact employers to place clients in employment suitable to their needs, such as on-the-job training, supportive work, and selective job placement.
• Represent the agency in the community by maintaining working relationships with a broad range of organizations and by attending community events.
• Contribute to integration of VR services with community partners by providing collaborative case management, consultation and liaison activities with brokerages, mental health providers and supported employment programs.

• A master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling OR be certified by either the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), the Certified Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist (CIRS), OR the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission as a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), AND six months full‑time work experience providing vocational…