SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR, QUALIFIED REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL

Job Description and Duties

This is a continuance of previous advertisement originally posted on 03 / 21 / 2024. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This position is located in the city of San Diego .

This is a continuance of previous advertisement originally posted on 04 / 05 / 2024. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

• Under the general supervision of the Team Manager / Staff Services Manager I, the Student Services Coordinator (SSC) of the Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Division / Specialized Services Division, will work cooperatively with program units and supervisors throughout the District;
• local partners including Local Education Agencies, Regional Centers, America’s Job Center, Independent Living Centers, Family Resource Centers, and Social Security Administration;

and the students with disabilities family members, the Staff Services Analyst, Student Services Coordinator (SSC), in a working capacity provides a variety of analytical support related to providing, arranging, coordinating, and monitoring DOR Student Services for Potentially Eligible (PE) and eligible students with disabilities, ages 16 through 21.

The Department of Rehabilitation San Diego is responsible for service delivery of Federal Title I Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program.

The services of the Student Services Coordinator (SSC) assist PE and eligible students with disabilities in achieving their employment goals by providing DOR Student Services to students with disabilities and their families.

District staff will also conduct eligibility and priority for services determinations for applicants for services, training, assistive technology, supported employment, customized employment, job placement supports, as well as direct post-employment services for individuals who find jobs as a result of DOR services.

Due to the nature of work and work location (work is often performed in a secondary-school setting), background checks may be required.

These may be performed either by the assigned school / school district or by DOR

Note : Regular Travel may be required.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with Title 2 CCR 249.3

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with DOR’s telework policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed / required.

Special Requirements

Include JC#240140 / POS#813-350-9818-961on 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.

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.

A Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, counseling or a closelyrelated field from a recognized institution and successful completion of onegraduate course with a primary focus on the theories and techniques incounseling is mandatory.

Reliability, dependability, and exceptionalinterpersonal skills are essential. Upon hire, applicant will be required toprovide official sealed college transcripts.

Due to the nature of work and work location (work is often performed in asecondary-school setting), background checks may be required.

These may beperformed either by the assigned school / school district or DOR.

A resume and cover letter are required and must be included.

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CalPERS also offers disability retirement, partial service retirement, and death benefits for eligible employees.

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This allows you to contribute, through payroll deduction, up to twice the amount available to the private sector and most public sector employees.

You can contribute on both a pre-tax and an after-tax designated Roth basis that offers you the opportunity to take advantage of tax savings now and in the future.

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Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance for Excluded Employees Only

Offers employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance to managers, supervisors and other specified employees who travel on state business.

Commute Program

Voluntary benefits that subsidize commuting expenses for eligible employees who commute to and from work using public transportation, vanpools, or bicycles.

Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)

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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Continuation of health, dental, and vision insurance coverage as well as medical reimbursement account for employees and eligible dependents who involuntarily lose coverage.

Death Benefits

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Available to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Group Long-Term Disability Insurance For Excluded Employees Only

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Health Benefits

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CalPERS Health and Wellness

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Long-Term Care Program

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Reimbursement Accounts

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You can increase your take home pay and decrease your taxable income.

Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program

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Vision Benefits

Employer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses.

An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.