Rehabilitation Counselor II - Multiple Vacancies

Department of Labor - Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Job Class Code : 3082

Grade : 22 (Professional / Technical)

Salary : $25.23 - $32.28 (Hourly- includes a 2% stipend)

Location : Statewide : Portland, Augusta, Lewiston

Opening Date : October 21, 2025

Closing Date : November 5, 2025 - 12 : 01am

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks qualified candidates for a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II position. The candidates selected for these positions may be based in the Greater Portland Career Center, the Lewiston CareerCenter or the Augusta CareerCenter . The RCII will be required to work in the assigned home office (i.e., Portland, Lewiston or Augusta - whichever is closest to the employee's residence ) at least two days / week and in the Portland VR office every Wednesday and as necessary. A State of Maine vehicle may be available for travel to / from the Portland office. This position serves clients with various disabilities in Cumberland and York counties to achieve their employment goals and conducts extensive work with partners including individuals with disabilities, families, employers, Clubhouse, and community providers.

Learn more about the role of a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

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Given the responsibilities of the RCII position, after a conditional offer of employment is made, certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Establishing a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers.
• Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and offering incentives and

assistance to place clients in jobs.

Required Skills and Knowledge :

Minimum Qualifications :

A bachelor's degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation and 2 years' experience demonstrating knowledge and abilities related to assisting individuals with disabilities, employers and other stakeholders with their employment and workforce needs.

Contact information :

Questions about this position should be directed to Samantha Fenderson, DVR Director at samantha.