Rehabilitation Counselor II – Targeted

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

. Establish a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeLewiston • Maine • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $26 - $34 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vocational rehabilitation, including developing and implementing rehabilitation plans, advocating for clients, and maintaining accurate documentation. Strong ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesClient AdvocacyComprehensive Rehabilitation PlansInterpersonal Communication SkillsLocal Labor Market Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Client Needs AssessmentMedical and Psychological Information EvaluationDocumentation Using AWARE SystemEmployment Strategies for Individuals with DisabilitiesRehabilitation Plan Development

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsFlexibilityTeam CollaborationTime Management SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation

Industry Keywords

Workforce DevelopmentCompetitive Integrated EmploymentIntellectual/Developmental DisabilitiesStakeholder EngagementRemote Work Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers
Contact business and industry groups
Advocate for clients and offer incentives and assistance to place clients in jobs
Build partnerships within the workforce development system
Evaluate and interpret medical and psychological information
Assess client needs and available resources
Develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation plans leading to employment
Maintain accurate documentation using the AWARE computer-based client data system
Provide vocational rehabilitation services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Work with individuals, families, providers, state agency partners, employers and schools to increase competitive integrated employment outcomes
Serve clients across the greater Augusta, Lewiston and Portland areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation
2 years of experience assisting individuals with disabilities, employers and other stakeholders with employment and workforce needs
Strategies to effectively work remotely
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Flexibility and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of the local labor market
Ability to work well as a member of a team
Excellent prioritization, organization and time management skills
Detail-oriented documentation
Frequent local and occasional statewide travel
Currently eligible to work without visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions
May be subject to fingerprinting after a conditional offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave annually
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
Health insurance with the State paying 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
Health insurance premium credit reducing employee-only premiums by 5%
Dental insurance with the State paying 100% of employee-only premiums
Maine Public Employees Retirement System contribution of 14.06% of pay
Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources employee assistance program
42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
Additional unpaid Family and Medical Leave Act leave may be available
Voluntary Deferred Compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account
Additional wellness benefits
Professional development opportunities
Remote-work strategies/support
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities