Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee, Option H (Spanish Speaking)

Position Overview

Under direct supervision, for a period not to exceed twelve months, receives formal and informal training in the principles, techniques, procedures and policies related to assisting persons with disabilities under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Waiver, Brain Injury (Bl) Waiver, or AIDS Waiver who rely on Spanish as their primary language to live independently in the community and/or their own place of residence with needed supports essential to maintaining an independent lifestyle. Communicates in Spanish to those individuals who do not read or speak English. Travels in the performance of duties to individual's home to interview applicants to determine risk of nursing home placement and eligibility for DRS Home Services Program; physically enters and visually assesses the home environment for suitability and planning of service.

 Job Responsibilities

Receives on-the-job training by assisting in a program of case finding, participating in home

visits for the purpose of conducting initial interviews to determine program eligibility by physically entering and visually assessing the home environment for suitability and planning of service, arranging medical, psychological and vocational assessments, and arranging for rehabilitation services for customers in the Division's Home Services Program. Gradually assumes responsibility for a full district caseload. Communicates in Spanish to those individuals who do not read or speak English. Travels in the performance of duties.

Studies and becomes proficient in utilizing the Division's case management

Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, workshops and in-service training related to the discipline of rehabilitation counseling and the home services

Studies and analyzes techniques applicable to the guidance and counseling of persons with Observes and practices interviewing and counseling techniques.

Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated

 Minimum Qualifications

Requires possession of a Master's degree from a college or university program accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE).

 Or

Requires a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation administration, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, deaf education, special education, social work, sociology, gerontology, nursing, or a closely related

 This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

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