This position is located in the city of Menlo Park.
Under the direction of the Team Manager, Staff Services Manager I, a Student
Services Rehabilitation Counselor (SSRC) independently provides and facilitates
the effective delivery of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Department of
Rehabilitation (DOR) Student Services) to Potentially Eligible (PE) and eligible
students with disabilities, ages 16 through 21; and, when necessary, determines
the need and eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR), makes case
decisions, including approval of an individual's employment plan, and facilitates
the effective delivery of VR services to consumers.
The SSRC is accountable for the quality, quantity, and effectiveness of services
provided to PE Students including the delivery of DOR Student Services; and
when necessary, to VR consumers.
The San Francisco District is responsible for service delivery of Federal Title I
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program. These services include both DOR
Student Services and VR services. This includes assisting PE and eligible
students receive appropriate DOR Student Services and for individuals eligible
for VR services in achieving their employment goals by providing VR services
that may include training, assistive technology, supported employment and job
placement support. District staff will also conduct eligibility determinations for
applicants for services and when required, direct post-employment services for
individuals who find jobs as a result of VR services.
Note: This position requires up to 30% travel to offsite locations including, but not
limited to, schools; high school district offices; and employer sites.
Due to the nature of work and work location (work is often performed in a secondary-school setting), background checks may be required. These may be performed either by the assigned school/school district or by DOR.
Multiple vacancies may exist.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Telework:
Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent must live and work in California. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-451238
Position #(s):
813-230-9818-969
Working Title:
SVRC/QRP Student Services Rehabilitation Counselor
Classification:
SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR, QUALIFIED REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL
$5,213.00 - $6,823.00 A
$5,338.00 - $7,161.00 B
$5,712.00 - $7,494.00 C
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
San Mateo County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Join us in our Menlo Park location located in the heart of downtown Menlo Park, and within walking distance of Caltrain and a variety of restaurants, grocery stores, and shops. Enjoy a great work environment with a newly remodeled office in quaint office building. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with DOR!
DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.
Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:
VISION STATEMENT:
Employment, independence, and quality for all Californians with disabilities.
MISSION STATEMENT:
DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provides services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
If mailing in an application, include JC#451238 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.
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 college transcripts.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/11/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Rehabilitation
N/A
Attn: PAS 240525 JC 451238
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Rehabilitation
N/A
PAS 240525 JC 451238
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:
For the latest information on the attractive benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR.
General State Employment Benefits and Protections
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The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Patricia Chan
(415) 805-2210
patricia.chan@dor.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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