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Rehabilitation Counselor I - Anticipated Vacancy

Augusta , Maine , United States | Employment Services | Full-time

Apply by: June 6, 2025

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Department of Labor - Division of Vocational RehabilitationJob Class Code:3081

Grade: 19/Professional & Technical

Salary: $21.97-$28.04/Hour (Salary includes a 2% Stipend)

Do you enjoy working with elders and their families? If so, the Maine DBVI Rehabilitation Counselor I may be very well suited to your interests and strengths.

Elders with blindness and visual impairments and their families have unique sets of needs for which they receive support and direct service from a wide range of providers, agencies, and systems within their home and community. The role of the Rehabilitation Counselor I is identifying support needs and making service referrals to blindness professionals for individuals who are blind and visually impaired and seeking to maintain their independence at their residences and in their communities. The Rehabilitation Counselor I offers consultation, service coordination, and connection to resources to address vision related obstacles that interfere with individuals efforts to maintain their independence.

Primary responsibilities include:

+ Manages an Independent Living caseload

+ Evaluates client information, services available, and program needs, develop a treatment plan, and identify implementation method.

+ Manages a client budget plan to ensure effective delivery of services and use of available funds.

+ Determines initial and continuing eligibility for services to adhere to program policies and standards.

+ Consults with blindness rehabilitation specialists, community agencies, medical specialists, social service agencies on independent living rehabilitation in order to provide guidance, support and assistance.

+ Provides administrative support for the Vocational Rehabilitation program

Skills or knowledge required:

+ Ability to develop, implement, and monitor rehabilitation programs.

+ Ability to interview and counsel clients

Minimum qualifications:

A four (4) year combination of training, experience, and/or education in vocational rehabilitation program development and implementation.

Preference will be given to those with:

Experience working with individuals who are blind or have low vision and/or working with elders preferred.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Elissa Rowe 207-623-7954 [email protected]

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018. Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

+ Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

+ Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

+ Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

+ Retirement Plan– The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.09% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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