SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR, QUALIFIED REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL

Job Description and Duties This position is located in the city of Gilroy. Under the direction of the Team Manager, Staff Services Manager I, a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Qualified Rehabilitation Professional (SVRC, QRP) facilitates the effective delivery of services to consumers in a Vocational Rehabilitation Service Delivery (VRSD) Team. The core duties of the SVRC, QRP include the following non-delegable functions: 1) determining vocational rehabilitation (VR) eligibility; 2) determining priority for services; 3) development of the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE); 4) determining amendments to the IPE; and 5) determining successful employment outcome achieved, and completing case closure for services of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) consumers. The SVRC, QRP is accountable for the quality, quantity, and effectiveness of consumer employment outcomes and must effectively and consistently align the non-delegable duties with the delegable tasks performed by other team members for each consumer's case. The Golden Gate Silicon Valley District is responsible for service delivery of Federal Title I Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program. The services assist eligible individuals in achieving their employment goals by providing training, assistive technology, supported employment and job placement support. District staff will also conduct eligibility determinations for applicants for services and direct post-employment services for individuals who find jobs as a result of DOR services. “Multiple vacancies may exist.” Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbents must live and work in California. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements If mailing in an application, include JC# 535905 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template. Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job. Employment Application (STD.678): It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered. A Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, counseling or a closely related field from a recognized institution and successful completion of one graduate course with a primary focus on the Theories and Techniques in counseling is mandatory. Reliability, dependability and exceptional interpersonal skills are essential. Upon hire, applicant may be required to provide official college transcripts. SOQ Questions : • Please describe in detail what inspired you to pursue a career as a Qualified Rehabilitation Counselor. Highlight the experiences, motivations, and personal attributes that led you to this profession. How have these factors shaped your approach to providing rehabilitation counseling services ? • Please share your experience working with a diverse population and in diverse communities. • Do not submit any document(s) with your social security number on it • Do not submit your exam result(s) along with your application. • Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed application. This page is for examination use only. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external contacts in a professional manner, and with integrity and respect; • Ability to help facilitate expeditious resolution of problems from in-person requests, incoming phone calls and emails; • Knowledge of DOR resources and processes, RAM, and federal and state Code of Regulations; • High level of organizational skills and office equipment and processes proficiency; • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio • Knowledge of department's mission and goals; • Experience communicating with and providing information regarding DOR services to applicants and consumers