USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Vocational Rehab Specialist
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist aligned with the Vocational Rehabilitation Program at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role involves determining training needs, networking with the community for job placement, and providing ongoing job retention services to program participants.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Utilizing the Vocational Assessment Profile with the program participant, determines the areas of vocational interests, and determines what services such as job seeking skills training, resume development, or interview skills training the program participant may require in order to successfully obtain suitable employment
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist determines the extent to which the program participant possesses the knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary to meet the goals or objectives
Training provided must meet established agency or Federal guidance for expenditure of agency resources. Training need determinations are difficult, as requirements that meet the client's vocational goals and objectives are not available in standard vocational or training programs
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist networks 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
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist coordinates with various resources to locate services and employment opportunities in the community that will be suitable for the individual program participant from the standpoint of their individual needs and problems
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist works with established programs to provide significant modifications to accommodate the program participant's severe limitations
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist will engage the program participant in activities such as resume development, job seeking training, and interviewing skills instruction as soon as possible
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist will assist the program participant in networking with contacts within the community, and members of their personal support group
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist will provide ongoing support and guidance to the program participant throughout all phases of the job search. The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist will provide support and encouragement to the program participant including assistance with submitting resumes, completing applications, and job interview preparation
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist will continue to provide ongoing supports such as assistance with problem solving, developing interpersonal work relationships, maintaining work performance and quality, and life management activities
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible to ensure that the program participant is aware of employer's expectations, and the participant has the skills and supports to meet those expectations
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist counsels and guides employee through difficult transition or rough spots in the adjustment to the job
Qualification
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
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
You may be required to serve a trial period
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)
Valid Drivers' License
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement
Specialized Experience: one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS9) in normal line of progression
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment
Preferred
LCSW/LHMC
Benefits
37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
10001+ employees
Funding
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