Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Spectrum Healthcare Resources
  • Philadelphia, PA OTHER
  • Job Description

    Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor – Workers’ Compensation

    Spectrum Healthcare Resources has opportunities for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (RCs) to join our team!

     

    These services will be in support of the United States (U.S.) Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWCP) and the Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC). RCs will be expected to manage injured workers cases in person and telephonically in their assigned area. 

     

    Position Details:

    • Provide vocational counseling and guidance to individuals disabled under FECA. May manage a case for up to 2 years.
    • Provide vocational assessments including but not limited to: vocational testing, work evaluations, and situational assessments
    • As necessary, coordinate and schedule functional capacity evaluations, work hardening and similar inpatient/outpatient programs, and facilitating treatment for substance abuse
    • Conduct appropriate job analyses and transferable skills analysis as requested based on the needs of the assigned case
    • Assist with vocational exploration and labor market surveys
    • Develop plans for job seeking skills training, direct job placement, identification of qualification for any special Federal hiring authorities, and/or on-the-job or formal training
    • Facilitate and supervise job readiness development and job placement services
    • Provide specialized job, vehicle and home modification services and life care planning services in catastrophic cases
    • Effectively and promptly communicate all case milestones and activities that require action including, but not limited to: return to work, work stoppage, and recurrence of symptoms, unrelated medical issues, and instances of non-cooperation.
    • Other duties as assigned

     

    Required Position Qualifications:

    • Master’s Degree in Vocational Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling or related field
    • Active, unrestricted Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) 
    • Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in workers comp arena           
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

    Also preferred, but not required:

    • Knowledge of OWCP FECA laws, regulations and program

     

    All applicants must have regular access to a computer with:

    • Hard disk with 30 GB available
    • Monitor with a display of 1280x1024 or higher Internet connection wired 1.5 Mbps(up) / 1.2 Mbps(down) or faster
    • TWAIN-compatible scanner with ability to scan multi page documents (up to 6
    • pages)
    • Windows Operation Systems
    • Adobe Reader 9.0 or higher
    • Adobe Flash Player 10

     

    Company Overview:

    Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems.  SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles.  A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

     

    Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Location : Location

    US-PA-Philadelphia

    Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

    Kara Smiley

    Direct phone number

    314-744-4151

    Recruiter : Email

    Kara_Smiley@spectrumhealth.com

    Remote / Work from home available?

    Yes
  • 21 Days Ago

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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • UPMC
  • Mechanicsburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • Purpose:The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is a member of the multidisciplinary care delivery team. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is responsible to set the standards for the level and q...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - ACT
  • The Guidance Center
  • Bradford, PA FULL_TIME
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist clients with obtaining information about their benefits and refers clients as needed. Assess client’s vocational functioning on ongoing basis utilizing bac...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Berks County, PA FULL_TIME
  • Are you looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work that will impact the lives of Pennsylvania citizens? The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) assists Pennsylvanians with disabilities to ...
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Commonwealth of PA
  • Berks County, PA FULL_TIME
  • THE POSITION Are you looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work that will impact the lives of Pennsylvania citizens? The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) assists Pennsylvanians with dis...
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Commonwealth of PA
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • THE POSITION The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) in Pennsylvania is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities by providing them with the necessary skills to lead independent live...
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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 ...
  • 3/29/2024 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 ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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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

Pennsylvania (/ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪniə/ (listen) PEN-sil-VAY-nee-ə), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. The Commonwealth is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east. Pennsylvania is the 33rd-largest state by area, and the 6th-most populous state according to the most recent of...
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