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Rehabilitation Counselor

To perform responsible counseling duties in connection with a statewide program of vocational rehabilitation of the physically and/or mentally handicapped; to perform disability determinations in connection with the preservation of old age and survivors insurance benefits; and to do related work as required.

Works under the close supervision of a superior; work is reviewed in process and upon completion for adequacy and conformance to provisions of laws, rules and regulations. Usually none.

Illustrative examples of work performed:

• To perform responsible counseling duties in connection with a statewide program of vocational rehabilitation of the physically and/or mentally handicapped.
• To perform disability determinations in connections with the preservation of old age and survivors insurance benefits.
• To interview applicants in order to obtain complete social, educational, medical, and occupational history and to do follow-up on cases as required.
• To evaluate all case information obtained to determine the applicability of the rehabilitation services to the clients, or to adjudicate disability insurance claims.
• To arrange for medical diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment and physical, therapeutic, and psychiatric treatment as needed.
• To make decisions on eligibility of disability insurance claims based on medical information and federal guidelines.
• To arrange courses of vocational training and programs of financial aid.
• To maintain close contracts with employers and employment services for the purpose of locating employment possibilities for handicapped persons.
• To check periodically on cases during the rehabilitation program with administrators and staffs of public and private agencies, academic institutions. hospitals, physicians, and other cooperating agencies and individuals.
• To keep case records and prepare detailed written reports.
• To do related work as required.

A familiarity with the approved methods and procedures used in vocational or disability examination; a familiarity with educational and vocational training opportunities, facilities for medical, psychiatric, and related treatment or diagnosis, and other social agencies in the community; the ability to analyze occupations as to physical requirements and suitability as employment for handicapped persons; the ability to conduct personal fact-finding interviews; the ability to prepare reports; and related capacities and abilities.

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from college of recognized standing with specialization in Sociology, or Psychology, or Vocational Guidance, or Education; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment for in the fields of Education, Employment Placement, Public Welfare, Public Health, or in a placement or vocational adjustment problems.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

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