Job Description and Duties This is a continuance of previous advertisement. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.
This position is located in the city of Grass Valley . Performs the following analytical, consultative, and counseling duties:
Provides VR counseling to individuals with disabilities and consumers of DOR utilizing a variety of counseling modalities and techniques, to adjust to disability, identifies barriers, identifies appropriate intervention and strategies to maximize employment, independent living, and equality relative to the non-delegable functions.
Interprets and applies applicable federal and state laws and regulations for each consumer.
Facilitates the consumer's participation in the VR process consistent with the consumer's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice.
Coordinates the VR team to identify the need for assessments and services for applicants and consumers; communicates and coordinates implementation of service delivery with the VRSD team.
Communicates information to/from team members on the non-delegable functions and required case processes to the appropriate team members to ensure that all team members are aware of a consumers' eligibility, priority for services , appropriate employment goal, services and successful employment outcomes; assures the effective use of internal team members to monitor purchased services from external vendors to achieve desired outcomes; monitors job placement progress; mentors and provides disability-specific training to team members; effectively delegates assessments and services according to a consumer's IPE; prioritize, triage, and guide DOR consumers to the appropriate team member; review cost-effectiveness of services purchased by other team members at the individual consumer case level; consult with team on complex consumer inquires.
Makes the final determination of and communicates eligibility, priority for services, approves and signs the IPE and amendments. Determines successful employment outcome achieved, and approves case closure for services of DOR consumers.
Develops, maintains, and records necessary Records of Services documentation in the electronic tracking system with the assistance of the VR team.
Communicates regularly with VR staff; provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers; ensures the timely movement of a consumer through the vocational process, including but not limited to, monitoring of case status, compliance with mandated time frames, signatures, periodic progress updates, and annual reviews; interacts with consumers and coworkers in a professional manner, and with integrity and respect. Attempts to resolve individual's concern at the lowest possible level; offers other dispute resolution options; and elevates to next level, if needed.
Perform other related duties, including, but not limited to: Conducts community outreach to generate appropriate consumer referrals. Attends, participates, and presents information regarding the DOR program at a variety of public forums such as group orientations and job fairs. Provides training and participates in workgroups as assigned, and performs other related duties as directed.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions Telework may be available for this position based on the requirements of the position and operational needs.
Special Requirements If mailing an application, include JC#428003 / POS#******** XXX on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the "Questions" tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.
Employment Application (STD.678):
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.
SVRC, QRPs :
A Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, counseling or a closely related field from a recognized institution and successful completion of one graduate course with a primary focus on the Theories and Techniques in counseling is mandatory. Reliability, dependability and exceptional interpersonal skills are essential. Upon hire, applicant may be required to provide official sealed college transcripts. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Statement of Qualifications - Instructions: On a single-sided page, single spaced, arial 12-point font, please answer the following questions:
Briefly describe at least two personal qualities and your experience in working with a diverse team to serve people with disabilities. Briefly explain the experience, skills, and qualities you have that makes you a qualified candidate to perform the associated duties on the duty statement and carry out the mission of the Department of Rehabilitation.
