Senior Vocational rehabilitation Counselor, Qualified rehabilitation

and Duties This position is located in the city of Merced.

This is a continuance of previous advertisement originally posted on 04/23/2024.

Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

COVID-19 Impacts to Working at DOR DOR is closely monitoring the status of COVID-19 and ensuring our staff are supported in a safe work environment.

While working on-site at any DOR facility, employees must follow current COVID-19 health orders issued by the California Department of Public Health or local health jurisdiction.

DOR offers a hybrid work environment including in-office and remote work options for various positions.

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.

Communicates regularly with VR staff; provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers; ensures the timely movement of a consumer through the vocational process, including but not limited to, monitoring of case status, compliance with mandated time frames, signatures, periodic progress updates, and annual reviews; interacts with consumers and coworkers in a professional manner, and with integrity and respect.

Attempts to resolve individual's concern at the lowest possible level; offers other dispute resolution options; and elevates to next level, if needed.

Provides VR counseling and guidance to individuals and youth with disabilities; and assist with overflow of cases within the San Joaquin Valley District.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Counselors will utilize a variety of counseling modalities and techniques, provides in-person and/or virtual rehabilitation counseling throughout the district to consumers as appropriate, to adjust to disability, identifies barriers, identifies appropriate intervention and strategies to maximize employment, independent living, and equality relative to the non-delegable functions; interprets and applies applicable federal and state laws and regulations for each consumer.

Coordinates the VR team to identify the need for assessments and services for applicants and consumers; communicates and coordinates implementation of service delivery with the VRSD team.

Makes the final determination of and communicates eligibility, priority for services, approves and signs the IPE and amendments.

Determines successful employment outcome achieved, and approves case closure for services of DOR consumers.

Develops, maintains and records necessary Records of Services documentation in the electronic tracking system.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR, QUALIFIED REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL Additional Documents * Job Application Package Checklist * Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-428625 Position #(s): 813-150-9818-967 Working Title: QUALIFIED REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL (QRP) Classification: SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR, QUALIFIED REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL $5,086.00 - $6,657.00 A $5,208.00 - $6,986.00 B $5,573.00 - $7,311.00 C # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Merced County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country.

We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work.

DOR provides consultation, counseling and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.

The DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion.

Diversity encompasses but are not limited to, characteristics such as national origin, language, race, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.

Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values: * We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.

* We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.

* We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.

* We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.

* We preserve the public's trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.

VISION STATEMENT: Employment, independence, and quality for all Californians with disabilities.

MISSION STATEMENT: DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provides services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.

Department Website: Special Requirements Due to the nature of the assignment a Live Scan shall be completed for the employee to gain access to the Justice-Involved facilities.

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 sealed college transcripts.

* Travel within the San Joaquin Valley District is required to areas serviced by the Merced office and for training.

Include JC#428625 / POS#813-150-9818-967 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.

* 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.

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Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/17/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Rehabilitation Attn: Personnel Services - Unit 150 PAS 240150 / JC 428625 721 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Rehabilitation Personnel Services - Unit 150 PAS 240150 / JC 428625 721 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application.

Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: * Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

* Resume is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.

Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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 * Experience communicating with and providing information regarding DOR services to applicants and consumers * Knowledge of department's mission and goals * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams * High level of organizational skills and office equipment proficiency Benefits There are many benefits to joining our team!

We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options.

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Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: Hiring Unit Contact: Remedios Perez Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.

You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact: Office of Civil Rights California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information To obtain list eligibility for the SVRC-QRP position, you must first take the online exam by clicking the link below: Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.

Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.