Commonwealth of Kentucky

Voc Rehab Counselor

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  Henderson, KY / Henderson, NV (Onsite)  •  19 hours ago
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8/27/2026 (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

2660 S Green Street
Henderson, KY 42420 USA

Description

The Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to educate, prepare and train Kentucky's current and future
workforces. Our goal is to create and make continuous improvements to an education and workforce system that
prepares Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping businesses find the skilled workers they
need to compete and create jobs in the Commonwealth.

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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • 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 interest 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 through-out 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 assigned.

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 acknowledgments, 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 David Benson at DavidD.Benson@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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