Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor ($5,000 sign on)

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

• Manages, reports, and documents assigned patient cases, which includes interviewing, counseling, and evaluating patients to assist them adjust to a new way of life.

• Establishes patient vocational rehabilitation objectives and coordinates patient progress by counseling and evaluating patient progress.

• Evaluates patient vocational ability and potential by administering, scoring, interpreting and reporting selected vocational evaluations, situational assessments, return to work plans and job site evaluations.

• Interviews patients, monitors emotional and physical adjustment to disability and provides counseling regarding vocational and educational alternatives.

• Prepares and maintains reports on patient progress in vocational services for physicians and medical team, medical records, insurance companies, government agencies, and DORS.

• Assists in patient placement process, recommends placement objectives and educates clients regarding job seeking skills, resume writing and interviewing techniques.

• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

• Reports directly to the Manager, Vocational Rehabilitation Services

• Requires knowledge of career development, counseling, testing and sampling techniques normally acquired through completion of a Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Evaluation or related field.

• Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Certification required within 3 months of hire.

• CPR certification required.

• Demonstrates an understanding of counseling techniques, knowledge of vocational materials, equipment and resources, which can be gained through one year of related work experience.

• Able to meet revenue productivity requirements for a Rehabilitation Specialist as determined by department policy.

• Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively communicate with clients, hospital personnel and outside contacts.

• Analytical abilities in order to interpret test results and prescribe appropriate treatment as well as to assess client's condition and progress.

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

• Travel to assigned offsite locations and jobsites as necessary.