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Duties

The duties of the Rehabilitation Counselor include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for providing vocational counseling services to Veterans with severe mental and physical disabilities participating in the CWT program. S/he will provide vocational rehabilitation planning, problem solving counseling, adjustment counseling, job seeking skills training, and provide supportive guidance throughout the employment process, including discussion of strengths and areas in need of improvement, the demands and responsibilities of holding a job, and problems related to vocational training, placement, and employment.
• The incumbent must be able to establish good rapport and counseling relationship in order to work together to identify the Veteran's significant interests, aptitudes, abilities, and characteristics. The goal is to provide the individual with the data needed to make a realistic life decision.
• The incumbent provides individual and group counseling sessions to provide program information and assistance.
• The incumbent conducts comprehensive initial evaluations, i.e. Vocational Assessment Profile (VAP), completes Northeast Program Evaluation Center (NEPEC) assessments, and utilizes measurement-based care (MBC) assessment tools (i.e. Anxiety, Depression, etc.).
• The incumbent provides an appropriate range of assessment procedures including, when indicated, interviews, tests of specific job-related skills and abilities, aptitude testing, and vocational interest testing. S/he provides assessment and consultation reports that are timely, of good quality and meet Joint Commission and CARF standards.
• The incumbent assists the Veteran in exploring and identifying psychosocial and vocational rehabilitation needs, goals, and objectives and is responsible for completing a vocational transition plan at discharge.
• The incumbent provides case management services including coordination of all vocational rehabilitation services, employment services, documentation of progress and adjustment, and maintenance of CPRS documentation according to VA regulations.
• The incumbent meets with the veteran regularly to provide case management services including, but not limited to, budget management, referral for benefit eligibility determination crisis resolution, and health maintenance.
• The incumbent works closely with other services within the VA and other public and private agencies to ensure that the Veteran receives the full range of services necessary to achieve vocational rehabilitation.
• The incumbent is responsible for developing partnerships with Vet Centers, career centers, local Disabled Veterans Outreach Programs (DVOP) specialists, VBA Rehabilitation Services, Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVERS), and others to provide job search and job placement
• services.
• The incumbent uses his/her knowledge of the local labor market to assist the Veteran with locating employment opportunities and potential job placement.
• The incumbent will develop and maintain contacts and serve as an advocate for Veterans with public and private agencies, service providers, training facilities, employers, and other community resources who may promote the rehabilitation of program participants.
• The incumbent maintains contact with state vocational rehabilitation agencies/offices, private employers, state and local employment offices, and VA Regional Offices. The RC is responsible for coordinating all provider services being utilized to assure continuity of care.
• The incumbent is responsible for participating in outreach activities to inform Veterans, and other internal and external stakeholders about VHA-Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
• The incumbent will be assigned duties as needed to assist the Compensated Work Therapy programs in preparation and maintenance of Joint Commission (JC) and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation surveys including timely completion of reports, participation in performance improvement activities, maintenance of NEPEC data, training and supervision of rehabilitation counseling students, interns and/or practicum students, in-service education for staff and trainees, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  

  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  
  VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: About VA Form 10-2850C | Veterans Affairs.
  Required if selected.
  
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  
  

  • Cover Letter
  • VA 10-2850c
  • Current, full and unrestricted certification as a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) from the CRCC to practice vocational rehabilitation counseling.
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  
  Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/23/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11992149.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

  • Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

  
  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Richard Cohen

  Phone

  504-422-9343

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  GV Sonny Montgomery VAMC
  1500 East Woodrow Wilson Drive
  Jackson, MS 39216
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
  
  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

1st AOC-Open to all current, permanent employees of the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC, including CBOCs 2nd AOC-Open to all current, permanent VA wide employees 3rd AOC-Open to current permanent employees of Other Federal agencies **If you are not a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply to CBST-11992150-23-RC**