State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (35 Hour) (9150EB)

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$34.82-$44.27 Hourly / $2,436.79-$3,098.74 BiWeekly /
$63,600.00-$80,877.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services this class is accountable for performing professional rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor or an employee of higher grade in the performance of routine tasks; receives closer supervision when performing more advanced tasks.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs a limited range of professional rehabilitation planning for and services to individuals with disabilities and rehabilitation needs; 
  • Conducts interviews and explains functions, services and eligibility requirements of the agency; 
  • Counsels individuals and assists in planning, selecting, preparing for and achieving a vocational goal; 
  • Obtains sufficient case information from schools, employers, Social Security Administration and other public and private agencies and medical facilities; 
  • Arranges for services within the agency or other community agencies; 
  • Prepares written reports to document decisions and assesses vocational rehabilitation potential; 
  • Establishes community referral sources; 
  • Prepares case histories and other case records as components of an assigned caseload using an electronic system; 
  • Coordinates and delivers presentations; 
  • May administer vocational tests; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • the principles and techniques of vocational rehabilitation counseling and interviewing; 
    • disability and resulting functional limitation and medical terminology; 
    • community resources; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • relate to different cultural and economic backgrounds; 
    • organize time, set priorities and manage workload using an electronic system;
    • gather, analyze and evaluate significant information pertinent to the rehabilitation of an individual; 
    • establish and maintain an effective counseling relationship with individuals; 
    • write reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree from an accredited college with a major course of study in vocational rehabilitation counseling, psychology, special education or related behavioral or social sciences.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain the educational qualification for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 and meet the most current national standard for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as specified by the Commissioner on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).
  • Incumbents in this class are required to maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license or Identification Card.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel with or without accommodation.

APPOINTMENT

The term of appointment of candidates to positions in this class shall be for a maximum period of not more than three (3) years.

NOTE

The department requires that to obtain the position of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 2 the individual must obtain, within time frames specified by the Bureau the educational qualifications for rehabilitation counselor that meet the most current national standard for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as specified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) website.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(06)-Counseling

BARGAINING UNIT

(14)-EDUCATION B (P-3B)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

EB 21

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (35 Hour) in Salary Group EB 21 approved effective May 5, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-107

EFFECTIVE DATE

07/24/2024
CLASS: 9150EB; EST: 2/10/1967; REV: 7/26/2024;