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Position Summary\
The Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CVRC) will work under
general supervision and is responsible for developing and administering
Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs) and providing counseling,
training and/or placement services, and referral services for eligible
individuals within state and federal law, departmental and divisional
policies and procedures and administrative direction. The CVRC will also
serve as a mentor to non-certified staff upon supervisory request. This
position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Job Responsibilities and Expected Results\
Key Business Processes/Duties
Works with the consumer to monitor progress toward job placement and
job retention,contacting the consumer a minimum of every 90 days to
ensure case progress.
Completes 20 new intake/applications each year and explains
services, rights, and responsibilities, conducts assessments and
coordinates services with other agencies/partners as appropriate.
All referrals are moved to application status within 10 business
days.
Determines eligibility for VR services in accordance with policy.
All applications are determined eligible/ineligible within 60 days
(minus eligibility extensions)
Provides counseling and guidance.
Documents case management activities by entering case narratives,
medical and progress reports into the case management system
accurately throughout the case.
Maintains confidentiality of records in accordance with agency
policy and in compliance with the CRCC code of ethical standards.
Assists consumers to develops Individualized Plans for Employment
(IPE) within 90days from eligibility.
Always maintains an average caseload of 40 active cases with a
minimum of 20 or 50%of active cases are successful rehabilitation
closures during the evaluation period.
Develops 15 first IPEs for consumers entering Service Status
Plans and manages case service funds, prepares and submits proper
documentation per status, authorizes services. Enters case notes
into case management system within 3days of the event and has no
more than 10 authorizations outstanding over 90 days annually.
Completes agency reports, compiles with all applicable federal,
state and agency policies and procedures, develops and maintains
referral sources.
Maintains contact with the consumer at least once every 90 days and
documents the case management system. Enters all required supporting
documentation into case management system.
Demonstrates collaborative activities including but not limited to
Workforce and Centers for Independent Living, and other community
resources in order to maximize utilization of comparable benefits
for VR consumers. Employee will perform other duties as assigned.
Conducts an annual plan review on all IPEs each year and documents
in the case management system and conducts an annual review on all
cases closed ineligible asrequired
Documents measurable skill gains/credential attainment in cases
receiving training services, where at least 75% of these cases
achieve measurable skill gains/credential attainment
Documents income gains from application to closure, where at least 5
or 40% of successful closures achieve an income gain.
Completes applicable vocational and functional skills assessments;
provides rehabilitation teaching to enhance the employment outcome;
provides rehabilitation teaching instruction in activities of daily
independent living, use of adaptive equipment and assistive
technology, software and devices, arranges for purchase and delivery
of instructional and/or adaptive aids and appliances; arranges for
Low Vision assessments and trainings; provides basic instruction in
Sighted Guide and Orientation to surroundings as needed.
Provides assistance in obtaining employment by providing counseling
and guidance, evaluation of job sites and obtains and utilizes
current labor market information.
Establishes and maintains rapport with the business community to
facilitate job placement by conducting outreach to 2 employers per
month and documents contacts also conducts 1 training to employers
per quarter.
Participates in or conducts in-service trainings, represents agency
on task forces, committees, and on local Workforce Boards as
assigned; attends training sessions, including those designed to
maintain certification; engages in public speaking activities
Attends a minimum of 3 continuing education trainings per year
Perform other duties as assigned.
