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Department Department of Human ServicesDivision Social/Human ServicesSalary $71,457.00 - $82,727.00Job Profile JC-02843302-77 - Senior Rehabilitation Counselor (Disability Determination) (RIASSE L580 DHS DCYF BHDDH DOC)Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm 35 Hours - Standard Job Requisition Number JR103318 SENIOR REHABILITATION COUNSELOR (Open)Pay Grade C00A26 AClassification Senior Rehabilitation Counselor (Disability Determination)Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for performing highly responsible duties in the area of specialization indicated by the title of the class; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is reviewed upon completion for conformance to provisions of laws, rules and regulations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, may supervise the work of counselors of lower rank and clerical assistants.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
In the area of rehabilitation:
• To perform highly responsible counseling duties in case loads involving highly complex and varied problems in a statewide program of vocational rehabilitation of the physically and/or mentally handicapped. • To assist in the training of counselors by providing a review of cases and by instructing counselors in the availability and location of community services. • To coordinate the orderly flow of cases from disability determination and to screen applicants in terms of rehabilitation potential. • To monitor the mandatory compliance provisions of the alcohol and drug treatment regulations for all recipients. • To coordinate workshop and sheltered area programs. • To keep case records and make detailed written reports. • To do related work as required.
In the field of disability determination:
• To perform highly responsible examining and adjudication duties in disability determination under the Federal Social Security Act as amended. • To provide a system of quality assurance by a review of a statistical sample of all disability determinations and to provide management analysis. • To assist in the initial training of rehabilitation counselors in the field of disability determination and to provide ongoing interpretation of federal guidelines, policies and regulations. • To determine statistical trends by researching the results of all determinations. • To consult with physicians assigned to the unit, applicants' physicians and hospitals for interpretation of medical data and reports submitted by such attending physicians and/or hospitals. • To perform reevaluations of determinations appealed by applicants. • To do related work as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the principles and methods used in vocational guidance work or vocational disability examining; a working knowledge of the approved methods and practices used in the rehabilitation of the mentally and/or physically handicapped or a working knowledge of the methods, laws and practices used in determining disability; the ability to conduct intensive case investigations; the ability to conduct personal fact-finding interviews; the ability to prepare reports and make studies; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment at the level of a Rehabilitation Counselor in one of the specialization indicated in the title. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Supplemental Information
To perform highly technical examining and adjudication duties in disability determination as provided under the Federal Social Security Act. To perform systematic quality assurance reviews on completed disability determinations, monitoring for adherence to program regulations. To provide data analysis through the compilation and interpretation of statistical information and report to management on trends and observations noted on a local, regional and national level. To assist with the training and mentoring of rehabilitation counselors in all aspects of the disability determination process and to provide ongoing interpretations of federal guidelines, policies, rules, and regulations. Would need to interact with applicants, their treating sources and in house medical consultants to secure adequate documentation for completion of the adjudication process. To do related work as required including managing a caseload and processing special caseloads as assigned.
Applicant will need to undergo a Federal Background check including Credit check, BCI, and interviews with investigators.
A conditional job offer and access to Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) systems, data, information, and/or premises are contingent upon you passing the SSA suitability process.
Conditional Job Offers:
Should you be selected and you choose to accept this position, you must complete the following:
• Online background investigation questionnaires and forms through e-QIP
• Appointment and Suitability paperwork and documentation if requested
Your appointment is contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment screening, which will begin upon your acceptance of this tentative offer of employment and your completion of the required investigation questionnaires. If the results of this screening are unfavorable, this tentative offer may be rescinded.
You may also be subject to a complete background investigation. SSA Human Resources personnel and/or the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) may contact you for additional information during the completion of your pre-employment screening and background investigation. You are required to respond to all requests as soon as possible. Failure to respond timely and completely will delay the scheduling your start date, and/or may result in an unfavorable finding.
Fingerprinting as required in the background investigation
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