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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - Department of Education REHABILITATION COUNSELOR II(Job Id 50928) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
REHABILITATION COUNSELOR II(Job Id 50928)
Location: US:NH:PORTSMOUTH
OccupationCategory:21-0000
Community and Social Service Occupations Employment Type: FULL-TIME Post Date: 04/08/2026
Close Date: 05/06/2028
Salary: 25.400-27.550
Department of Education
Division of Workforce Innovation
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
210 Commerce Way, Suite 120
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rehabilitation Counselor II
Position #13260
$25.40/hour - $27.55/hour
This position is full-time, 37.5 hours a week.
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Workforce Innovation and Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation has a full-time vacancy for a Rehabilitation Counselor II.
Summary:
To provide comprehensive services to increase employment potential and optimize personal independence for eligible persons with disabilities within a specified region for the Division of Workforce Innovation, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR an equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Disability Studies, Human Relations, Social Work, Human Services, Special Education, Vocational Guidance, or a related field.
License/Certification:
Valid drivers license and/or access to transportation for use in statewide travel.
Other Requirements:
None
Trainee Option:
Not Applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
None
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
None
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
In-Band Advancement Available:
Yes
No
Criteria:None
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria:None
DISCLAIMERS:
The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.
When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position
Responsibilities:
DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):
Provides counseling and guidance to persons with disabilities and significant others in order to maximize employment potential and personal independence.
Develops individual functional profiles of persons with disabilities by collecting and/or prescribing medical, psychological and vocational evaluations and analyzing, interpreting and synthesizing the diverse information obtained to make eligibility decisions and determine rehabilitation needs.
Approves, implements, and amends mutually developed Individualized Plans for Employment following state and federal regulations and policies, which establish long-term vocational goals, intermediate strategies and objectives, specific services, timelines, costs, providers of service, and program accountabilities.
Plans, approves and monitors the expenditure of state and federal funds to secure prescribed essential services and commodities to accomplish the Individualized W itten Rehabilitation Plan.
Manages a sizable and diverse caseload to ensure timely services and to meet a numerical goal of successful rehabilitations. Documents individual case records to comply with state and federal regulations and policies.
For further information please contact Ellen Gagnon, VR Supervisor,
Ellen.A.Gagnon@doe.nh.gov.
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay