Commonwealth of Kentucky

Voc Rehab Counselor

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  Bowling Green, KY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

 

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8/9/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Voc Rehab Counselor

Pay Grade
14

Salary

$4,229.56 Monthly 

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workforce Development

Location

955 Fairview Avenue
Suite 100
Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA

Description

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce
development, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet
provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment services, unemployment insurance, and
disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find work, and maintain economic stability.
It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with labor market
needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.

The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation empowers individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, achieve
economic self-sufficiency and independence, and to contribute back to society. We also help businesses and
employers recruit, retain, and accommodate employees with disabilities.

We are seeking a Voc Rehab Counselor to perform professional vocational rehabilitation services including
eligibility determination, guidance and counseling, and caseload management oversight for persons with
disabilities who are seeking gainful employment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provides vocational counseling; assesses consumers, collects, evaluates and interprets medical, psychological, vocational and other reports to determine eligibility for services and in determining needs for vocational rehabilitation services for consumers to prepare for, enter into or retain employment; coordinates appointments for consumers.
  • Assures job placement is consistent with consumers' unique strengths, abilities and interests and coordinates job coaching and other services needed from professionals.
  • Plans and coordinates the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services based on assessments and Individual Plans for Employment (IPE); provides consumers with information concerning services, service providers, responsibilities and terms; monitors caseload budgets; assesses the need for rehabilitation technology.
  • Develops and maintains case documentation; interprets and applies agency policies and procedures and state and federal laws; enters data in the Case Management System; travels throughout the district to provide services to consumers.
  • Develops referrals and performs basic public relation functions and partners with organizations, schools, physicians, etc. throughout the district to arrange services for consumers.
  • Performs other duties as required.

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be
required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be
required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and
requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while
employed and after employment ends.

The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with
your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. ELC will only use
E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,
please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching or therapy, guidance and/or counseling, psychology, sociology, orientation and mobility, social work, special education, education with emphasis in vocational counseling, disability studies, behavioral science, human services, vocational assessment, addiction counseling, addiction studies, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
A bachelor's degree plus an additional two years of professional experience in rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching or therapy, vocational assessment, employer relations, rehabilitation technology, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation, supported employment, job placement, guidance and/or counseling, psychology, sociology, orientation and mobility, social work, special education, education with emphasis in vocational counseling, customized employment, health studies, human relations, human resources, occupational therapy, physical therapy, school counseling, addiction studies, addiction counseling or a related field will substitute for the required master's degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Occasional travel will be required to coordinate services between customers and the agency.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Leslie Hudson at LeslieJ.Hudson@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
Website
kentucky.gov
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