NEOGOV · 4 months ago
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST III, II, I - KONA, HAWAII ISLAND
Island of Hawaii
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelNEOGOV is seeking Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists for the State of Hawaii's Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The role involves providing evaluation, vocational counseling, and rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, assisting them in securing competitive integrated employment.
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Responsibilities
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist performs evaluation, vocational counseling and allied rehabilitation services for the full range of cases; provides and/or arranges for testing, medical treatment, training, job placement and adjustment; and performs other related duties as assigned
The primary purpose of this trainee position is to learn the basics of the vocational rehabilitation program and casework process and the knowledge, skills and abilities to assist individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing, through the various stages of the rehabilitation process, with close supervision when serving the more moderate and complex cases
Training focuses on learning the program requirements necessary to progress to the VR Specialist II level with opportunity for the trainee to analyze, diagnose and evaluate cases, and includes successful completion of half of the required coursework towards a Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
The primary purpose of this advanced trainee position is to continue learning the vocational rehabilitation casework process and program requirements for providing services to individuals with disabilities in order to progress to the fully trained and experienced journey worker level
Training focuses on learning the agency's role, its philosophy of service, commitments, organizational relationships and goals, and provision of vocational rehabilitation services to an assigned caseload of individuals with disabilities in various stages of the rehabilitation process, ranging from the simple non-significantly disabled to the moderately complex significantly disabled
The VRS II is expected to progress to the VRS III as outlined in the DVR Personnel Standards and Personnel Development Requirements
This includes continuation of coursework, work experience, or internship, and obtaining credentials as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor to progress to the VRS III level
The primary purpose of this journey worker level position is to provide services to a caseload of individuals within the full range of disabilities from simple to complex cases to assist them in preparing for, securing, retaining, and/or regaining competitive integrated employment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Successful completion of half of the required coursework towards a Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Verification that your advanced certificate or degree is recognized by CRCC must be submitted at the time of application
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Other Leaves
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Premium Conversion Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Transportation Benefits
Deferred Compensation
Temporary Disability Insurance
Social Security
Promotions & Transfers
Training & Continuing Education
Travel Expenses
Incentive & Service Awards
Union & Collective Bargaining
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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