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Company Information
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Company Name: State of Georgia
Website: https://careers.georgia.gov/

Job Information
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Job Title: VR Counselor 1
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description:
Summary/Objective

Under direct supervision, provide vocational rehabilitation services to
individuals with disabilities in order to facilitate competitive and
integrated employment outcomes. Duties include gathering information,
entering data, preparing correspondence, maintaining records, and providing
accurate information and assistance regarding authorization and invoice of
services provided for individuals with disabilities.

GEORGIA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AGENCY - GVRA

Provides rehabilitation counseling and guidance to determine eligibility for
services and to plan, develop, implement and manage a vocationally focused
plan for employment for eligible individuals resulting in successful
employment outcomes. Manages cases through the rehabilitation process
(referral to case closure). Enters data into the case management system and
documents to reflect case activity and services provided. Plans, authorizes
and provides services in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Provides case management services to ensure correct and timely service
provision. Works directly with potentially eligible students, applicants and
clients following policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

Develops and maintains referral sources
Conducts interviews with VR participants (potentially eligible students,
applicants and clients)
Under direct supervision, reviews and interprets education, vocation,
psychological and medical information
Travel within caseload assignment area to meet with individuals, providers,
partners and other out reach
Under direct supervision, assist in determining eligibility, identifying
order of selection, conducting a comprehensive needs assessment and
developing an individualized plan for employment, authorizing services
Under direct supervision, counsels and guides participants throughout the
rehabilitation process, including establishing employment goal, facilitating
job search efforts, maintaining contact with clients, and moving the case to
closure
Monitors client movement and ensures timely provision of services
Documents accurately and timely in AWARE (client information system)
Observes rules of confidentiality as stated by departmental guidelines in the
dissemination and interpretation of test results and other case file
information.
Provides information to educate the public, other agencies, vendors and
potential customers about rehabilitation services
Enters accurate participant data in the client information system at the
direction of the counselor, as well as captures reporting data
Processes and monitors authorizations and invoices for rehabilitation
services in accordance with policies and procedures
Competencies

1. Technical Capacity

2. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

3. Organizational Skills

4. Thoroughness

5. Collaboration Skills

6. Communication Proficiency

7. Flexibility

Supervisory Responsibility

None required for this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely
uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job perform duties in an office setting. This is a
40-hour workweek requirement. The position may involve managing a high volume
workload and demands a high level of accuracy while working with deadlines.
Regular attendance is an important part of being successful in this position.
Work is performed in an office environment. Strong computer skills are needed
due to ongoing changes to applications that affect the way the work is
performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position may occasionally require long hours
and weekend work.

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area
and overnight travel may be expected.



Requirements:
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, or a closely
related behavioral or social science field from an accredited college or
university OR Associate's degree in a related area from an accredited college
or university AND One year of related work experience OR Four years of
directly related experience. Note:
Some positions may require specialized certification, Counselor 1 does not
require certification.

Preferred Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Psychology, Sociology, Social
Services, Education, Special Education, etc.) AND 2 years of relevant
experience OR
• Master’s Degree in a related field (Psychology, Sociology, Social
Services, Education, Special Education, etc.) OR
• CRC Credential in good standing
• One year of experience working with individuals with significant
disabilities.



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Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume
Majors Desired:: Education, Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/rehabilitation-counselor-1-atlanta-norcross-tucker-33836?et=1aubPUiuD