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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Lyons, New Jersey, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$87K/yr - $113K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist for the Mental Health Department of the VA Medical Center in Lyons, New Jersey. The role focuses on assisting Veterans with mental and physical disabilities to achieve optimal occupational functioning through vocational guidance and support services.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Determining the vocational goals and objectives of the Veteran based on referral from a professional staff member or by interviewing the Veteran

Determining areas of vocational interest, and deciding what services such as job seeking skills training, resume development, or interview skills training the Veteran may require in order to successfully obtain employment

Analyzing mental and physical disabilities or other handicaps, in terms of the practical effects of such handicaps on motivations, adjustment to training, and difficulty in employment placement

Counseling and guiding Veterans through difficult transitions in the adjustment to employment

Helping employers understand the nature of the Veteran's abilities while maintaining a positive impression of the Veteran's capability of success

Approving any significant modifications to the placement contract, evaluating the results of the program, making sound professional arguments for recommended changes, and reporting program progress in accordance with established procedure

Assisting the Veteran to find suitable employment opportunities, monitoring progress, and promoting successful adjustment

Networking with community employers, community agencies, and community businesses with the goal of developing professional relationships with these groups in order to assist program participants in obtaining and maintaining suitable community employment

Performing related duties as required

Qualification

Vocational RehabilitationCounseling TechniquesMental Health KnowledgeDisability AssessmentEducationTrainingTechnical CompetenceTherapyCounselingInterpersonal Skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/03/2025

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Ph.D., equivalent doctoral degree, 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. with a major study in vocational rehabilitation, vocational or educational counseling, or other fields related to the position

Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Education and Training, Interpersonal Skills, Technical Competence, Therapy and Counseling