Job Description
This is a repost, please do not reapply if you have previously applied for this position within the last 60 days.
While position is remote, this is a field position that requires daily/frequent travel within the position’s primary coverage area.
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our Department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO .
This itinerant position carries out a comprehensive range of vocational rehabilitation counseling services to a diverse population of individuals who are low vision or blind, including students in transition and adults pursuing training and employment within an assigned geographic area. The professional will work with vocational rehabilitation (VR) customers, businesses, community partners, and service providers to facilitate competitive integrated employment (CIE) that provides substantial gainful activity for the customer with opportunities for advancement. The professional will develop referral sources for the territory assigned and will be responsible for maintaining or increasing their caseload as determined by their supervisor. The professional will develop individualized plans for employment (IPEs) using SMART goals, engaging the customer in a timely manner, adequately documenting the customer journey, and entering key data elements accurately, including gathering source documentation as appropriate. The professional in this role must be familiar with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and its implementing regulations (the Rehab Act) and adhere to and apply BSBP policy and procedure.
Traveling the Michigan terrain in all four seasons in a standard vehicle is required. This position will be expected to meet customers in various environments which could be inclusive of one’s homes, places of employment, a BSBP office, or in another designated establishment within the customer’s community.
Work Coverage Area (Work Site): Territory coverage will be counties within the west region service area in and around the Grand Rapids area and west part of the State of Michigan
Work Location (Home Office): The Rehabilitation Professional works from a home office (that is, their home), the official workstation is remote, rather than a State office building. This is a field position that requires daily/frequent travel within the position’s primary coverage area. Additionally, this position will have access to the Grand Rapids Regional Office located in the State Office Building in downtown Grand Rapids.
Position Description
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Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of a master’s degree with a major in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, special education, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical therapy
Experience
Rehabilitation Counselor 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Rehabilitation Counselor 10
One year of professional experience providing rehabilitation counseling services equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor 9.
Rehabilitation Counselor P11
Two years of professional experience providing rehabilitation counseling services equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor, including one year equivalent to a Rehabilitation Counselor 10; or, three years of professional experience providing rehabilitation services coordination equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator, including one year equivalent to a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator P11.
Alternate Education And Experience
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) is preferred.
Additional Requirements And Information
To be considered for this position you must:
Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and experience you bring to this position.
- Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application.
- Attach a copy of your official college or university transcripts.
- Answer all the "Supplemental Questions" completely.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.
For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to us. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here Transcripts .
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
All work must be performed in the State of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/RehabilitiationCounselor_13092_7.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
