Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1, (NY HELPS), Box OSEA-120/45629
$77.761k/y-$89.645k/y
New York State Education Departmenta day ago
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OnsiteFull-time
Summary
New York State Education Department is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to join their team in Garden City, NY. The role involves assisting persons with disabilities to attain employment, educational, and independent living goals.
About the Role
As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you will manage a caseload, determine eligibility, develop employment goals and Individualized Plans for Employment, purchase necessary goods and services, coordinate resources, and determine case closure.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
- Enrollment in a master's degree program in rehabilitation counseling or a master's degree in a related field.
Preferred:
- Current Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) credential as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
- Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related field and completion of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Traineeship.
Benefits
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
- Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually.
- Eligible employees can choose from a variety of health insurance programs.
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
- Enrollment in the New York State pension system or Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match.
- Paid Parental Leave and Paid Family Leave.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
New York State Education Department
The New York State Education Department is part of the University of the State of New York (USNY), one of the most complete, interconnected systems of educational services in the United States. Our mission is to raise the knowledge, skill, and opportunity of all the people in New York. Our vision is to provide leadership for a system that yields the best educated people in the world. To view current job openings at NYSED, visit: http://www.oms.nysed.gov/hr/.
Garden City, NY