Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs in Louisiana
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)
Recently Added Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Coordinator
- XP Works LLC
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La Place, LA
FULL_TIME
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The Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VRP) Coordinator will act as the primary liaison and manager for all Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services programs under Opportunity Now's Adult Services Division. The VRP Coordinator works with and under the direct supervision of the Director of Adult Services and the Executive Management Team to support comprehensive programs intended to engage a diverse population of individuals. These programs promote self-sufficiency and enrich the lives of participants with various backgrounds through career opportunities that lead to an enhanced quality of life.
Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, rehabilitation services, or related disciplines, with two (2) years of direct supervisory or management experience.
- Three (3) years of work experience in a human services field, education, or career/employment counseling or related field.
- Experience developing and managing budgets, hiring, and training, supervising and assessing personnel.
- Must have strong and polished interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Must be highly organized and able to work well with others.
- Experience planning events; experience with curriculum planning and implementation.
- Must have reliable, independent transportation and be willing to travel.
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must be willing and able to travel
- $52,000/year
- Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
- 401k with matching
- Paid time off (holidays, vacation & sick leave)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to work with a progressive and innovative leadership team.
- Opportunity for potential growth in the company
- Use of company computer
- Follow established policies and procedures for maintaining the integrity of the program and ensure those policies are being implemented among staff.
- Assist in the development of short and long-term plans for programs, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance.
- Assist in design of performance objectives and implement and monitor programming to meet desired outcomes.
- Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities.
- Develop yearly outreach plan according to program needs and capacity.
- Ensure that databases are maintained, which includes keeping participant and prospect information and mailing list updated.
- Supervise Employment Specialists, Classroom Instructors and Program Assistants by articulating expectations, displaying model behavior, maintaining open lines of communication and being clear about roles and relationships.
- Organize training seminars to address staff needs and identify relevant external training opportunities.
- Assist with the development of program marketing and communications strategies to support program goals and increase community awareness.
- Develop specific job opportunities that match the participants’ skills, work experience, related training and interests.
- Screen and match Opportunity Now participants with employment opportunities based on their skills, work experience, hobbies and interests.
- Maintain relationships with existing employers and establish relationships with new employers who are willing to hire Opportunity Now participants.
- Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions.
- Knowledge of principles and practices related to work readiness and life skills, educational issues, community services, or adult workforce development.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows based computer applications and database management.
- Able to work with a variety of populations, including returning citizens and individuals with disabilities.
- Creative, strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Flexible; possessing the ability to wear different hats on short notice.
- Work assignment travel required.
- Regularly required to sit, prolonged standing, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, and other office equipment.
- Work in an office and classroom environment engaging with multiple personality types in conjunction with cultural differences and learning styles.
- Work with a variety of populations, including at-risk youth and adults, and individuals with disabilities.
- Be Open to Off-Topic Conversations at proper times for discussion and building a rapport with students (ex. Politics, Current Events, Life)
Full-time - 8 Days Ago
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Coordinator
- XP Works LLC
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Metairie, LA
FULL_TIME
- The Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VRP) Coordinator will act as the primary liaison and manager for all Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services programs under Opportunity Now's Adult Ser...
- 11 Days Ago
REHABILITATION COUNSELOR-ENTRY/REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
- State of Louisiana
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Orleans, LA
OTHER
- Rehabilitation Counselor-Entry / Rehabilitation Counselor Office of Workforce Development Division: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) Location: New Orleans, La Position #: 76722 Announcement: LW...
- Just Posted
Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
- Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation
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Port Allen, LA
FULL_TIME
- Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation is looking for YOU. Yes, you. The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse. You are the heroes who wear masks and scrubs. The love and compassion that you show toward others...
- 5 Days Ago
Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
- Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation
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Plaquemine, LA
FULL_TIME
- Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation is looking for YOU. Yes, you. The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse. You are the heroes who wear masks and scrubs. The love and compassion that you show toward others...
- 10 Days Ago
Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
- Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation
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Tallulah, LA
FULL_TIME
- Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation is looking for YOU. Yes, you. The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse. You are the heroes who wear masks and scrubs. The love and compassion that you show toward others...
- 19 Days Ago
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs at Popular Companies
Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
- Department of Veterans Affairs
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Saint Cloud, MN
- Summary The VRS Manager is responsible for developing policies and procedures and establishing appropriate methods for r...
- 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf
- MASS
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Springfield, MA
- The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who desire a reward...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Full-Time Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Apogee Solutions
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College Park, MD
- Apogee Solutions, a Woman-Owned Small Business, is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (RCs) to support the Un...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II - Provo
- State of Utah
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Salt Lake City, UT
- Salary: See Position Description Location : Utah County, UT Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 40857 Agency: 600 Department...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
- The Menninger Clinic
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Houston, TX
- 1. Clinical Activities A. Assessment o Conduct Psychiatric Rehabilitation assessments per physician order and communicat...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Trainee - #BVI00040, BVI00071
- Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
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Norfolk, VA
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Trainee - #BVI00040, BVI00071 Job no: 5015137 Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Locati...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist II
- State of Maryland
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Baltimore, MD
- Introduction The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Part-Time Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Apogee Solutions
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Fairfax, VA
- Apogee Solutions, a Woman-Owned Small Business, is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (RCs) to support the Un...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Louisiana
Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico.
The state may properly be divided into two parts, the uplands of the north, and the alluvial along the coast.
The alluvial region includes low swamp lands, coastal marshlands and beaches, and barrier islands that cover about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2). This area lies principally along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which traverses the state from north to south for a distance of about 600 mi (970 km)) and empties into the Gulf of Mexico; ...
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Income Estimation for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs
$63,823 to $83,799
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What does a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor do?
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A counselor must be comfortable working with a broad range of people and dealing with very different disorders.
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Vocational rehabilitation counselors help their clients achieve their goals and thrive by arranging for the training, therapy, job skills, and support systems that lead to success.
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