Rehab Counselor (Coordinator)
What you'd do
The incumbent serves as a Vocational Rehabilitation Services Manager at Central Alabama Veteran's Healthcare System (CAVHCS). This Incumbent provides oversight of VRS staff and their achievement of all assigned duties and responsibilities (i.e.: case management, vocational rehabilitation, training, placement, and follow-up support for Veterans within Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Programs).
Major duties
Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Functions within VRS as part of the team responsible for leading the delivery of essential and available services targeted towards vocational development and/or hardening (a highly structured, goal-oriented, individualized treatment program designed to return a person back to work). Leads VRS staff in facilitating rehabilitative processes with Veterans referred to the VRS CWT Programs. Mentors VRS staff in the development of knowledge and skill to provide individualized comprehensive vocational assessments, testing, job analysis, site development / modification recommendations, training programs, discharge planning, etc. Guides VRS staff use of individualized behavior modification techniques and counseling strategies to address physically disabled, chronic and/or SMI Veteran's vocational preparation, integration and stabilization while assessing case management outcomes to determine if increased levels of functioning and job placement / stability result as desired. Monitor VRS staff site visits at CWT Job Sites along with terms of CWT Employer Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to ensure compliance to outlined plan, techniques and procedures of accommodation and fiscal performance being timely. Ensures Individualized Vocational Rehabilitation Treatment Planning is completed timely and in collaboration with the Veteran, Treatment Team, and other relevant stakeholders. Leads VRS staff to learn and utilize individualized and targeted counseling methods, treatment modalities, and job placement alternatives that are aligned to the specific needs of Veterans. Trains VRS staff to assess and use knowledge of disabilities common to Veterans in need of accommodation, work tolerance flexibilities, or increased motivation. Assists Program Coordinator for MH Recovery by compiling and reporting data (using quantitative / qualitative methods) from service delivery for Vocational Rehabilitation Services programs (i.e.: CWT-TW, CWT-SE, CWT-CBES, CWT-TR, Vocational Assistance, etc.) Assists in maintenance of accounting controls, billings, payroll, pay records management, etc. for CWT related funds. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 61908F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: a. Citizenship. Candidates must be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). b. Education. (1) A master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling from a rehabilitation counseling program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). If the applicant's degree was granted prior to July 1, 2017, the program must be accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education. OR (2) A master's degree in counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). OR (3) A master's or doctoral degree in a related field of study with course content that emphasized rehabilitation, counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by CHEA. OR (4) Foreign graduates with a degree acceptable by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). c. Certification. Current, full and unrestricted certification as a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) from the CRCC to practice vocational rehabilitation counseling. d. Grandfathering Provision. All individuals employed as RCs within VHA on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series, and grade held including positive education and certification. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply. e. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service. f. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Rehabilitation Counselor (Coordinator), GS-12: (1) Experience. Completion of one year of professional experience at the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled. (2) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to meeting the experience or educational requirements for this grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to address complexity of psychosocial rehabilitation factors and deliver timely and high-quality outcomes consistent with statutes, regulations and policies. (b) Theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of rehabilitation service delivery systems for the administration and management of a clinical rehabilitation program. (c) Ability to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups of staff utilizing sound judgement and decision-making to improve customer service while delivering Veteran-focused and outcome-oriented health care. (d) Knowledge of applicable accreditation bodies and standards to ensure long-term compliance. (e) Knowledge of business administration practices such as managing participant payroll, accounting, billing, marketing, workforce development (vocational, educational and placement of Veterans) services and/or customer service to successfully operate a rehabilitation employment program. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.
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