Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II - Price - State of Utah : Job Details

Salary: See Position Description Location : Carbon County, UT Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 45167 Agency: 600 Department of Workforce Services Unit: 6155 Eastern Utah District Opening Date: 07/02/2025 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Exempt Recruiter: Lisa Smith ~ [email protected] # of Openings: 1 Location: Eastern Utah District - 475 W Price River Drive,Price, UT 84501 Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Career Mobility: This position may be filled as a career mobility. Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period. Schedule Code Description: The probationary period for this position is 12 months. Current State employees who have already passed a probationary period will not be required to complete another one. Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details. EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-###-####. Job Description If you enjoy providing counseling and guidance while assisting individuals with disabilities to obtain employment and independence, this is the job for you! The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II to join our Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) team in the Eastern Utah District located in Price. This will allow you to practice the latest techniques in rehabilitation counseling while developing strong partnerships with other agencies and programs to help clients enter or reenter the labor market. Principal Duties The Rehabilitation Counselor II performs the following tasks:

• Provides counseling services to a combination of general caseload and transition youth, ages 14-24.
• Provides full performance level vocational counseling and guidance, training and selective job placement services to individuals with disabilities.
• Partners with the community and provides outreach to vendors to collaborate and coordinate agency activities and facilitate agency goals.
• Travels weekly to provide outreach to schools, parents, business partners, community partners and training meetings.
• Exercises a great deal of independent decision making.

This position may be under-filled as a Rehabilitation Counselor I or a Rehabilitation Trainee.

• Rehabilitation Trainee - BS Degree - No work related experience - $20.42.
• Rehabilitation Counselor I - BS Degree + 1 year work related experience - $22.45.
• Rehabilitation Counselor II - Masters in VRC or related field + 1 year work related experience - $24.66.

Minimum Requirements The model applicant for this position is someone who:

• Has a Bachelors or Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related field of study.
• Has experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling or providing vocational counseling, employment counseling, job development and placement, career coaching or academic training to individuals with disabilities.
• Has experience providing direct services to individuals with disabilities.

Preference Preference points may be given for the following:

• Current state of Utah employees.
• One or more years of professional experience in counseling.

Why You Should Join Our Team This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of helping individuals with disabilities you will receive great health and retirement benefits. to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. The Agency The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah's communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, Supplemental Information DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees. Benefits: The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click FMLA General Notice: (right click + open link in new tab) (clic derecho + abrir en una pestaña nueva?) 01 Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below. It is imperative that information provided on the application and job profile are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. Your profile must support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions. Please indicate that you have read this statement.

• I acknowledge that I have read the above statement.

02 Required. A copy of your transcripts must be uploaded to this application.

• I acknowledge that I have read the above statement and I have uploaded a copy of my transcripts to this application.

03 This position will require occasional travel. Are you willing to travel occasionally if offered this position?

• No
• Yes

04 Required. Please select the highest level of education or degree that you have completed in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or related field. A related field includes any of the following: psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, professional guidance and counseling, social work, educational psychology with rehabilitation counseling emphasis, special education with rehabilitation counseling emphasis or any other field deemed substantially related to the practice of rehabilitation counseling.

• No related degree
• Bachelor's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field
• Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field

05 Are you currently a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)?

• No
• Yes

06 How many years of professional experience do you have providing direct counseling or formal behavioral skills training as the primary function of your job?

• No related work experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

07 How many years of professional experience do you have working directly with people with disabilities, providing vocational counseling, employment counseling, job development and placement, career coaching, independent living or advocacy instruction or academic training?

• No related work experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

08 How many years of professional experience do you have working with students with disabilities or youth facing academic barriers?

• No related work experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

09 Are you a current employee of the Department of Workforce Services (DWS)?

• No
• Yes

10 If you are a current State of Utah employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EIN). 11 Please click on the link below to review our Equal Opportunity Law Notice before applying to this job.

• I acknowledge that I have read the Equal Opportunity Law Notice.

12 This position will require a criminal background check and access to confidential BCI information.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the statement above.

13 Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
• Referred by a Friend or Family
• Indeed
• Other External Job Board or Site
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
• Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.)
• Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
• University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.)
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career or Job Fair
• Internship
• Interviewed for different position
• Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
• Jobwise
• Other (not listed above)

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