State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in locating, investigating and determining the eligibility of individuals with disabilities in need of vocational rehabilitation services.

Works under the limited supervision of a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor or an employee of higher grade.

May assist in the training and supervision of counselors of a lower grade.

Provides professional rehabilitation planning for and services to individuals with disabilities presenting difficult and complex vocational adjustment and rehabilitation needs; actively locates, investigates and interviews individuals with disabilities to explain functions, services and eligibility requirements of the agency; counsels individuals and assists in planning, selecting, preparing for and achieving vocational needs; obtains significant information from the individual and necessary 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; may administer vocational tests; furnishes consultative services to community agencies; conducts presentations and speaks before lay and professional groups; 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 with signoff approval using an electronic system; coordinates and delivers presentations; recommends training needs; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of vocational rehabilitation counseling and interviewing; considerable knowledge of community resources; considerable knowledge of disability and resulting functional limitation and medical terminology; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to gather, analyze and evaluate significant information pertinent to the rehabilitation of an individual; ability to use innovative thinking and to take initiative in resolving difficult rehabilitation issues with consumers; ability to establish and maintain an effective counseling relationship with individuals; ability to write complete and concise reports; ability to manage a caseload and independently handle complex cases; ability to relate to different cultural and economic backgrounds; ability to organize time, set priorities and manage workload using an electronic system.

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 and two (2) years full time experience in the Vocational Rehabilitation career series with a state/public vocational rehabilitation program.

1. Incumbents in this class must have met the national standard for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as specified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) at time of appointment.
2. Incumbents in this class are required to maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license or Identification Card.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel with or without an accommodation.

Unclassified

(06)-Counseling

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

(2)-Professional

EH 23

New job code. (New job code established as a part of P-3B contract negotiations) Final 22-099

07/01/2022