Voc Rehab Counselor Supv

Job Description

Announcement type: Open to the public.

Nature of Work
Supervises vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities.

Illustrative Examples of Work
Supervises rehabilitation counseling and evaluation services under the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR); plans, organizes, coordinates, and monitors counseling and evaluation activities so as to achieve established goals and objectives. Plans and implements specialized rehabilitation services or projects; develops and implements expanded opportunities for vocational training and placement. Confers and coordinates with physicians, hospital staff, and representatives of public and private agencies in determining feasibility for rehabilitation of clients and in carrying out rehabilitation plans; approves expenditures for planned rehabilitation services. Reviews and analyzes case records for accuracy and completeness; ensures appropriateness of specialized placement or vocational plans; monitors progress of clients in evaluation or training. Develops and coordinates program planning, evaluation, and training activities; attends conferences and professional meetings; provides direction, guidance, and counseling. Provides information or technical assistance to public and private agencies, institutions, and community groups concerning the rehabilitation program. Maintains records and prepares reports. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision. Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation programs and services. Knowledge of available community resources. Knowledge of the laws and regulations pertinent to the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, as amended. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of vocational counseling, evaluation, and training. Knowledge of emotional and psychological problems of persons with physical or mental disabilities. Knowledge of occupational testing and placement. Ability to provide guidance and training. Ability to evaluate operational effectiveness and to recommend or implement changes to improve effectiveness. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and to establish community support and awareness for vocational rehabilitation goals and objectives. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to understand the impact of diagnosis and to interpret diagnostic results. Ability to analyze data and situations accurately. Ability to develop and implement effective plans for vocational placement.

Minimum Experience and Training
A) Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling including the completion of required internship and at least two years' experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Level IV) or equivalent; or
B) Any equivalent combination of experience and training beyond the Master's degree, which provides the minimum knowledge, abilities and skills.

Minimum Education
All new employment in the service of the government of Guam shall have, as a reasonable measure of job performance, minimum requirement of a high school diploma or a successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test or any equivalent of a general education high school program, apprenticeship program or successful completion of a certification program, from a recognized, accredited or certified vocational technical institution, in a specialized field required for the job, pursuant to Public Law 29-113.

Necessary Special Qualifications
A) Must be certified and maintain certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor (CRCC).
B) Possession of a valid driver's license may be required.