"Rehabilitation Counselor"

Rehabilitation Counselor

Company: University of the District of Columbia

Job Location: Washington, 20008

Category: Disability and Accessibility Services

Type: Full-Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Position Status: Full-time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0095/8

Salary Range: up to $81,241

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC, 20008

Brief Description of Duties

Incumbent functions as a Rehabilitation Counselor in the Accessibility Resource Center in the Student Wellness Cluster, Division of Student Development and Success. The incumbent reports to the Director of the Accessibility Resource Center and as such performs the following duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes reports containing medical and psychological data and interprets the relationship of such data to the educational needs of students with disabilities.
• Uses computer software in data collection and record keeping.
• Assists in the recruitment, orientation, and registration of disabled students informing them of the educational opportunities at the University of the District of Columbia.
• Provides comprehensive rehabilitative counseling to students with various types of physical, learning, and psychological disabilities.
• Plans and evaluates the daily operations of disability services.
• Maintains current and up-to-date records of individual counseling sessions with students receiving disability services.
• Maintains individual students' academic and services rendered records.
• Consult with faculty in the provision of reasonable accommodations.
• Arrange and coordinate services and outreach programs that meet the needs of students with documented disabilities.
• Prepares and submits necessary budgets and reports.
• Assists with or serves on university-wide committees.

Other Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Local travel between campuses.
• Maintains relationships with agencies (i.e. RSA, DDS) to keep abreast of activities and services for students with disabilities.
• Floating team assignments as needed. Floating teams are groups of individuals with specific skill sets that come together for a specific project/activity period. Based on necessity, an individual can be assigned to more than one team simultaneously.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Vocational Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field.
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and/or Licensed Professional Counselor preferred.

Experience

• Three - five years of counseling experience in higher education working with students with disabilities.
• Proficiency with Assistive Technology, Adaptive Aides, and various computer-based software.
• Proficiency in counseling skills, counseling theory, and ethics as outlined in the American Counseling Association (ACA).
• Experience in providing rehabilitation counseling services and support to diverse populations.
• Experience working with advanced degree-seeking students in the higher education setting.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact appropriately with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal statutes, laws, rules and regulations, and policies applicable to state, federal and University mandates.
• Knowledge of EEO laws and employment and industry trends.

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