Employment Specialist-Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor SR25

Initial Posting Date:

10/25/2024

Application Deadline:

10/25/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,536 - $6,952

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Employment Specialist-Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor SR25

Job Description:

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) in Junction City, Oregon is seeking an Employment Specialist (Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor) to join our Treatment Services team.

Work Location/Schedule: Oregon State Hospital, Junction City, Oregon, M-F, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

*This is a full-time, permanent position, represented by a union.

**A resume and cover letter are required to be attached to your online application.

What you will do!

This position will provide supported employment services to include community vocational job search and placement as well as individual and group classroom experiences. 

The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration Evidence Based Practice of Supported Employment provides the primary model of structure for this position. The Employment Specialist provides support to patients and employers based on an assigned case load of patient pay positions within the hospital and reports to the Associate Director of Patient Education.

What we are looking for:

Engagement: 

Develop therapeutic relationship with the patient while interviewing and identifying the vocational needs, desires, and goals of the individual.  Career exploration tools may be used to help the patient learn about occupations that may be of interest.  

Assessment: 

Vocational assessment is ongoing. Assessment prior to job placement aims at problem solving, assessment of environments and consideration of reasonable accommodations.

Individualized Job Placement: 

Supports are provided to assist in obtaining employment and include coaching on attire, interview skills, how to obtain transportation, how to problem solve issues of employment.

Follow Along Supports:

Provide crisis intervention, job coaching, job counseling, support groups, treatment changes and networked supports.

In this role you will be working daily with psychiatric patients who may be unpredictable and may act out verbally or physically.  You may be required to work hours that exceed regular schedule, but we do offer some flexibility. Must be able to drive vehicles to transport patients, attend training events.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling OR be certified by either the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), the Certified Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist (CIRS), OR the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission as a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), AND six months full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services;

OR

A master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a field related to vocational rehabilitation (such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of individuals with disabilities) AND one-year full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services, OR

A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of individuals with disabilities AND two years of full-time work experience vocational rehabilitation-related services.

*There is no direct experience substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

What’s in it for you?

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members, with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
• A robust paid leave package of 11 paid holidays per year, 10 hours of vacation leave per month (eligible to be used after 6 months of service), 8 hours of sick leave per month (eligible to be used as accrued), 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year (eligible to be used after 6 months of service).
• Pension and retirement programs.
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

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Learn more about the Oregon State Hospital
Learn more about The Oregon State Hospital, watch “Welcome to the Oregon State Hospital” video here

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety, and supports recovery. OSH employs over 2,000 FTE and serves over 600 patients each day on two campuses. OSH provides therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered treatment focusing on patient recovery and community reintegration. 

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and services,
• Developing and retaining a qualified inclusive workforce that represents the cultures, experiences, and values of the people of Oregon.
• Click here to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

How to Apply:

• Complete the online application.
• Upload current version of resume*(required)
• Upload cover letter that addresses the points listed under the section titled “What we are looking for and desired knowledge, skills and certifications” *(required)

***Applicants who fail to upload resume and cover letter will not be considered.

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, cover letters and all other documents must all be uploaded at one time. When uploading a resume, please upload any other documents in the same area/field. 

External Applicants Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View this video for assistance.

Internal Applicants(Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account through the Jobs Hub worklet.  

Have Questions or Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, contact: Melissa Perez at melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov or (503) 209-7058.

TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. For technical support, please call toll free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance.

Additional Information:

• Pay Equity: The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience and training for this position. Please ensure you have provided thorough and updated application materials as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
• The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.
• Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
• Visa Sponsorship: We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers currently. You will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
• Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Pre-employment Drug Test: Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

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Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.