Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs in Hawaii

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor provides vocational rehabilitation services to disabled individuals in order to facilitate their employment and/or reemployment. Evaluates patients' interests, qualifications, and limitations to develop appropriate employment objectives for them. Being a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor requires a bachelor's/master's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Rehabilitation Vocational Evaluator (Case Manager)
  • Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Inc
  • Hilo, HI FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Rehabilitation Vocational Evaluator
    Location: Hilo, Hawaii
    Schedule: Core Hours are Monday through Friday 7:45am-4:30pm; travel may be required
    Compensation: Based on experience with competitive benefits package

    Summary:
    As a Rehabilitation Vocational Evaluator for the Workforce Development Department, you will be responsible for administering vocational and educational assessments to assist clients on public assistance. The goal is to assist these clients with determining a vocational goal to find employment conducive to their functional abilities. You’ll also provide group and one on one educational and vocational guidance services as needed. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication and organizational skills, experience with motivational counseling and interviewing. Comfortable with public speaking in medium to large groups and training experience with individuals or groups of up to 20.

    Essential Duties:
    • Facilitates and administers all required Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation (DVE) testing, recommends testing needs and methods for diagnostic and prognostic data.
    • Administers and interprets psychometric and occupational tests; develops and modifies testing instruments and methodologies to meet specialized participant needs; observes, records, and interprets participant behaviors and performances as they relate to the job market; and provides specialized vocational guidance and counseling to identify job interests and to help attain job-seeking skills.
    • Analyzes participant personal, work, and economic history; medical, educational, social and/or psychological data; and physical strengths and barriers to employment, BioPsychoSocial assessment (BPS) and Case Complexity in order to assist in determining viable vocational alternatives.
    • Develops comprehensive and integrative reports of findings and recommendations in the development of individualized vocational goals, objectives, plans, and additional service needs to determine job placement and to teach selective skills and/or behaviors and documents information in a written report.
    • Follows up with counselors to assess needs and see if recommendations require revision in order to better meet the participant’s needs. The RVE reports directly to the Program Coordinator, and weekly meetings will be held to discuss program participants and performance outcomes.
    • Compiles, analyzes, and reports results of testing from all DVE tools, incorporating observations, case-notes, and professional opinion.
    • Makes recommendations toward Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and employment goals in concert with Employment Counselors and case worker.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with course work in vocational evaluation, psychology, counseling, occupational therapy
    • Including one to two years’ experience in employment counseling or related field
    • Demonstrable experience working directly with a diverse population in both an individual and class room setting.

    At Goodwill Hawaii our mission is simple, yet powerful, we help people with employment barriers reach their full potential and become self-sufficient. We are the third largest non-profit agency in Hawaii and our motivation is sustaining Hawaii’s community through the power of work. We service over 11,000 people and last year placed over 1,500 people into employment, resulting in $24 million in annual wages earned as a result of these job placements. Join the Goodwill Hawaii family and help strengthen our Hawaii community, one job at a time.

    Goodwill Hawaii participates in E-Verify and is committed to fully complying with all Equal Opportunity Employment and Affirmative Action laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. We also foster a drug-free work environment.
  • 20 Days Ago

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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST III AND II (ASL) - OAHU
  • State of Hawai'i
  • Island, HI OTHER
  • Recruitment Number DHS 22-07THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. This position is with the State of...
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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST I (ASL) - OAHU
  • State of Hawai'i
  • Island, HI OTHER
  • Recruitment Number DHS 22-11THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. This position is with the State of...
  • 2 Days Ago

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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST III, II, I (Big Island)
  • State of Hawai'i
  • Island, HI OTHER
  • Recruitment Number DHS 24-02This position is with the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Hawaii Branch, located on Hawaii Island.Level I: $4,011.00 p...
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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST III, II, I - KAUAI (Part-Time)
  • State of Hawai'i
  • Island, HI PART_TIME
  • Recruitment Number DHS 24-01This permanent, part-time position is with the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Kauai Branch, located in Lihue, Kauai. ...
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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST II - DEPT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT - DOWNTOWN, OAHU
  • State of Hawai'i
  • Island, HI OTHER
  • Recruitment Number 24-0069This vacancy is with the Department of Human Resources Development, Employee Claims Division.Salary: $4,339 per month (SR-18, Step D)This continuous recruitment may be closed...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • State of Pennsylvania
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • THE POSITION Do you have experience with vocational rehabilitation services? Are you interested in assisting individuals...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Service Source
  • Miami, FL
  • Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSour...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-Time Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Apogee Solutions
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Apogee Solutions, a Woman-Owned Small Business, is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (RCs) to support the Un...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-Time Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Apogee Solutions
  • Richmond, VA
  • Apogee Solutions, a Woman-Owned Small Business, is seeking multiple Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (RCs) to suppor...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full-Time Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Apogee Solutions
  • Arlington, VA
  • Apogee Solutions, a Woman-Owned Small Business, is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (RCs) to support the Un...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full-Time Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Apogee Solutions
  • Richmond, VA
  • Apogee Solutions, a Woman-Owned Small Business, is seeking multiple Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (RCs) to suppor...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
  • BrightSpring Health Services
  • Hollywood, FL
  • Our Company Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation Overview Our operational team members focus on efficiently meeting ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Res-Care, Inc.
  • Hollywood, FL
  • Our Company Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation Overview Our operational team members focus on efficiently meeting ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Hawaii (/həˈwaɪi/ (listen) hə-WY-ee; Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi [həˈvɐjʔi]) is the 50th and most recent state to have joined the United States, having received statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located in Oceania, the only U.S. state located outside North America, and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean. The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian archipelago, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southea...
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Income Estimation for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs
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