Rehab Counselor II

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State..Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Vocational RehabilitationJob Class Code: 3082Grade: 22 (Professional/Technical)Salary: $26.36 - $33.73 (Hourly)- (includes a 2% stipend)Location: Lewiston, MEOpening Date: October 28, 2026Closing Date: November 12, 2026Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.Would you like to be part of a team that is focused on assisting individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to meet their employment goals? If so, you may be interested in a position as a Rehabilitation Counselor II - Targeted Caseload. This position will be located across Regions I, II, and III of the state's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) serving clients in the greater Augusta, Lewiston and Portland areas. This position will provide vocational rehabilitation services to adults with I/DD and will work extensively with individuals, families, providers, state agency partners, employers, and schools to increase competitive integrated employment outcomes in meaningful careers that meet each individual's needs. DVR believes in the importance of ongoing staff development and provides opportunities for staff to stay current in their knowledge of best practices in supported employment services.Interested in learning more about the career of a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6pVu-TT8RsGiven the nature of the job responsibilities, after a conditional offer of employment is made, certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process. Primary responsibilities include: • Establishing a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers.• Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and offering incentives andassistance to place clients in jobs.• Building partnerships within the workforce development system.• Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information, then assessing client needs andavailable resources to develop and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation plan leading to employment.• Maintaining accurate documentation using AWARE computer-based client data system.Skills or knowledge required:• Strategies to effectively work remotely.• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.• Flexibility and problem-solving skills.• Knowledge of the local labor market.• Ability to work well as a member of a team.• Excellent prioritization, organization and time management skills.• Detail-oriented documentation.• Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.Minimum qualifications:A bachelor's degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation and 2 years of experience demonstrating knowledges and abilities in 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, samantha.j.fenderson@maine.govTo request a paper application, please contact Stephanie Hayes via email at recruiting.sesc@maine.govBenefits of working for the State of Maine:No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-