10/24/2024 11/14/2024 Department of Human Services $4,536 - $6,952 Employee Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

• AA $4,536 - $6,952
• AP $4,851 - $7,436

• Use automated case management system (ORCA) to enter, update and retrieve client information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Utilize technology and software to complete VR tasks and provide clients services in an efficient and effective manner. This includes but is not limited to virtual meetings, virtual intake platform, and electronic signatures.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate medical and psychological information to determine potential eligibility for services.
• Determine need and coordinate medical and psychological assessments with physicians, psychiatrists, and medical/psychological consultants.
• Schedule aptitude and personality interest tests and interpret results of tests.
• Work closely with employers to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities and maintain current and comprehensive knowledge of community resources available for clients.

• Knowledge of physical, mental, emotional and learning impairments and the effect that such impairments have on functional limitations.
• Skill in communicating verbally and in writing with a variety of people answering questions and explaining information or decision processes.
• Experience screening, interviewing, and evaluating medical and psychological information to determine potential eligibility for services.
• Experience supporting job seekers determining the need and coordinating, medical and psychological assessments and partnerships with contractors to ensure successful employment outcomes.

• Majority of your work will be conducted in the office. After 6 months, you may have some opportunities for hybrid work condition, but this will need to be discussed with and approved by your manager.
• Ability to navigate an in-person and virtual branch, our branch consists of three satellite offices. You will have to be able to navigate technology to provide office support.
• Travel may be required to meet business needs or to attend employee training classes. Reasonable accommodations per the ADA or creative solutions in certain cases may be used to complete essential functions of the job.
• Daily, work with a diverse group of program participants who have physical, mental and/or emotional disabilities.
• Work in an environment with frequent interruptions due to phone calls, and staff or client needs.
• You will interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification.

  Additional background check information.
• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• ODHS Employee Resource Group

  communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
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• Possible eligibility for the

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• Veterans’ preference information

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• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference

  . Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

• The recruiter for this position is Marina Nieblas
• Email: Marina.Nieblas@odhs.oregon.gov
• Phone (call or text): 503-702-5766