Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in Riverside .

Under the direction of the Team Manager, Staff Services Manager I, a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Qualified Rehabilitation Professional (SVRC, QRP) facilitates the effective delivery of services to consumers in a Vocational Rehabilitation Service Delivery (VRSD) Team. The core duties of the SVRC, QRP include the following non-delegable functions: 1) determining vocational rehabilitation (VR) eligibility; 2) determining priority for services; 3) development of the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE); 4) determining amendments to the IPE; and 5) determining successful employment outcome achieved, and completing case closure for services of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) consumers. The SVRC, QRP is accountable for the quality, quantity, and effectiveness of consumer employment outcomes and must effectively and consistently align the non-delegable duties with the delegable tasks performed by other team members for each consumer's case.

The Inland Empire District is responsible for service delivery of Federal Title I Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program. The services assist eligible individuals in achieving their employment goals by providing training, assistive technology, supported employment and job placement support. District staff will also conduct eligibility determinations for applicants for services and direct post-employment services for individuals who find jobs as a result of DOR services.

Note: This position, while housed in the Riverside District Office, will be mobile in nature. Travel is required. This position will manage a diverse caseload across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Provide specialized counseling and case management services to:

• Justice Involved

• Consumers with behavioral health needs

• Those requiring supported or customized employment

• Underserved populations

Serve multiple branch offices, including the Riverside District office.

"Multiple positions may exist"

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid telework option upon completion of the probationary period and will be required to report to the office as needed/required.

Special Requirements

Include JC#469236 / POS#813-340-9818-965 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template. Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Employment Application (STD.678):

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.

SVRC, QRPs:

A Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, counseling or a closely related field from a recognized institution and successful completion of one graduate course with a primary focus on the Theories and Techniques in counseling is mandatory. Reliability, dependability and exceptional interpersonal skills are essential. Upon hire, applicant may be required to provide official sealed college transcripts.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Statement of Qualifications – SVRC-QRP Rapid Response Unit

  1. Please describe your qualifications and experience with working with consumers with disabilities in a high paced environment.

  2. What are your two strongest qualities that will help you perform the roles and responsibilities of a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor?

  3. Describe in detail your background in working with multiple community partners to develop innovative partnerships towards a shared goal? How did you represent your organization, and what was the outcome?

  4. Please share your experience with underserved populations. Describe your experience with Justice-Involved, Behavioral Health, Supported and Customized Employment, and Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) populations.

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