Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 3

State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR 3

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $64,414.80 to $95,630.40 PAY GRADE: 35

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10. For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Job Information

• Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
• Department: Employment, Training and Rehab
• Division: Rehabilitation
• Location: Reno, Sparks
• Job Class Code: 12.421

Recruitment Information

• Announcement Number: 49893
• Open to all qualified persons.
• Posted 12/13/2024
• Close Date: 12/24/2024
• Recruiter: Paula Miles, Phone: (702)486-7957, Email: [email protected]

The Position

Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisors and Counselors manage a caseload budget; determine eligibility or ineligibility; assess vocational rehabilitation needs; develop individualized plans for employment (IPE); coordinate the delivery of services; provide counseling and advocacy services; provide appropriate job placement; and determine employment outcome to minimize disabling conditions and reduce dependency for individuals whose disability presents a barrier to employment and/or self-sufficiency. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

The position will be located in the Sparks office. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 3 makes eligibility decisions for program services; provides eligible individuals with sufficient counseling and guidance; develops IPEs; manages cases ensuring timely case movement and service delivery; maintains accurate case documentation; consults with management on significant issues; provides feedback to lower level VR employees; and provides quality customer service. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

To Qualify:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Master's degree from an accredited university in vocational rehabilitation counseling, health or social sciences, business administration, education, or related field, and two years of professional experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling; OR Bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience; OR one year of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam: The exam consists of application evaluation. Applications must include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.

Informational Links

• Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
• Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
• Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/