FISH & WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

FISH & WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Rehabilitation Counselor II - Augusta

Augusta, Maine · Mid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$25k-$32kDetected 7 days ago
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About the role

  • Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. .
  • If so, the Rehabilitation Counselor II position may be a great match for you!
  • The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks qualified candidates for a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II position.

Responsibilities

  • Are you a skilled communicator who enjoys thinking creatively, having autonomy in your work, and developing strong partnerships?
  • Are you able to effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks and manage details successfully?
  • Building partnerships within the workforce development system.
  • This professional will serve adult clients with various disabilities in Knox and Lincoln counties to achieve their employment goals and conduct extensive work with partners including individuals with disabilities, families, employers, Clubhouse, and community providers.
  • available resources to develop and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation plan leading to employment.

Requirements

  • If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for.
  • Skills or knowledge required:

Skills

  • Strategies to effectively work remotely.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Flexibility and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of the local labor market.
  • Excellent prioritization, organization and time management skills.
  • Detail-oriented documentation.
  • Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.
  • Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
  • There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work.
  • As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness.
  • Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Compensation

  • $25.23 - $32.28 (Hourly- includes a 2% stipend)

Benefits

  • Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually.
  • Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
  • Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
  • Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
  • Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
  • Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.
  • Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information, then assessing client needs and

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