- Position Title
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Agency
- Veterans Benefits Administration
- Announcement Number
- DE-11748635-23-CB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 9, 2022 to Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 1 location(s).
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Assessment 1
BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR ALL GRADES REQUIREMENTS: This series has Basic Requirements that must be met. Carefully read below and select the appropriate answer to the following question based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers.
1.
Do you possess a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, including an internship; or a master's degree in counseling psychology or a related field, including at least 30 semester hours of course work in such areas as foundations of rehabilitation counseling, human growth and development, counseling theories and techniques, vocational assessment, career development, job placement, case management, and medical/psycho-social aspects of disability. Total graduate study must have included or been supplemented by a supervised internship. [For master's degree programs without a supervised internship/practicum, substitution is allowed for successful professional experience following completion of the master's degree. Experience suitable for substitution must be one full year in direct delivery of vocational rehabilitation services to adults with disabilities in rehabilitation programs, other than those in correctional facilities. [A professional in vocational rehabilitation or a closely related professional field that typically has oversight for vocational rehabilitation programs must have supervised the experience or internship/practicum.] (COPY OF MASTER'S TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED - If you do not submit a copy of your transcript, your application may not be processed.)
For each of the following questions, please select the response that best describes your education and/or experience. You may only select one response for each question. If you feel that your education or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for a particular question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education that you possess.
2.
For GS-09: To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, you must only meet the basic requirement described in question 4 and below. Please select A to certify that you meet the basic education requirement.
To be qualified for this position, applicants must possess one of the following: (1) A master's degree in rehabilitation counseling that included and internship; OR (2) A master's degree in counseling psychology (or related field) that included an internship and was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours of coursework in such areas as foundations of rehabilitation counseling, human growth and development, counseling theories and techniques, vocational assessment, career development, job placement, case management, and medical/psycho-social aspects of disability; OR (3) A master's degree listed in 1 or 2 WITHOUT internship. Where the internship was substituted for professional experience following completion of the master's degree. [Experience suitable for substitution must be one full year indirect delivery of vocational rehabilitation services to adults with disabilities in rehabilitation programs, other than those in correctional facilities. The experience or internship/practicum must have been supervised by a professional in vocational rehabilitation or a closely related professional field that typically has oversight for vocational rehabilitation programs.]
To be qualified for this position, applicants must possess one of the following: (1) A master's degree in rehabilitation counseling that included and internship; OR (2) A master's degree in counseling psychology (or related field) that included an internship and was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours of coursework in such areas as foundations of rehabilitation counseling, human growth and development, counseling theories and techniques, vocational assessment, career development, job placement, case management, and medical/psycho-social aspects of disability; OR (3) A master's degree listed in 1 or 2 WITHOUT internship. Where the internship was substituted for professional experience following completion of the master's degree. [Experience suitable for substitution must be one full year indirect delivery of vocational rehabilitation services to adults with disabilities in rehabilitation programs, other than those in correctional facilities. The experience or internship/practicum must have been supervised by a professional in vocational rehabilitation or a closely related professional field that typically has oversight for vocational rehabilitation programs.]
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For GS-11: From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects your level of experience and/or education for the GS-0101-11 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position. To be creditable the experience must have been equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service.
*Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must possess one of the following: (1) One year of post-master's degree professional vocational rehabilitation counseling experience, equivalent to the GS-09 level, OR (2) Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or have a PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in rehabilitation counseling or counseling psychology. NONQUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Vocational rehabilitation experience obtained prior to completion of the requirements for the master's degree is not qualifying; If one year of work experience is credited for the Basic Requirement, that year cannot also be used for qualifying at the GS-11 level.
*Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must possess one of the following: (1) One year of post-master's degree professional vocational rehabilitation counseling experience, equivalent to the GS-09 level, OR (2) Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or have a PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in rehabilitation counseling or counseling psychology. NONQUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Vocational rehabilitation experience obtained prior to completion of the requirements for the master's degree is not qualifying; If one year of work experience is credited for the Basic Requirement, that year cannot also be used for qualifying at the GS-11 level.
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GS-12: From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects your level of experience and/or education for the GS-0101-12 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position. To be creditable the experience must have been equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service.
* Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must possess one of the following:(1) One year of post-master's degree professional vocational rehabilitation counseling experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level. NONQUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Vocational rehabilitation experience obtained prior to completion of the requirements for the master's degree is not qualifying. Your resume/application must support your response.
* Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must possess one of the following:(1) One year of post-master's degree professional vocational rehabilitation counseling experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level. NONQUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Vocational rehabilitation experience obtained prior to completion of the requirements for the master's degree is not qualifying. Your resume/application must support your response.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Manage vocational rehabilitation counseling or case management workload involving persons with a wide variety of conditions.
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Utilize a variety of resources, networking abilities, market and placement expertise, and other talents to determine how the rehabilitation will proceed.
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Develop a vocational rehabilitation plan to eliminate or address job impediments.
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Combine data from diagnostic tests and medical records to give a comprehensive picture of strengths, weaknesses, capabilities, and interests to help patients find a suitable employment or independent living objective.
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Analyze information to identify any physical, emotional, intellectual, personal adjustment, or other aspects that may affect training.
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Provide information and assistance through individual and group therapy sessions.
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Ensure that the entire spectrum of services required to achieve vocational rehabilitation by collaborating closely with other public and private organizations.
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Partner with administrators at schools, veterans' centers, military bases, federal, state, or local agencies to determine an individual needs and to provide the essential assistance.
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Partner with administrators at schools, veterans' centers, military bases, federal, state, or local agencies to provide job search or placement services.
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Provide early outreach to wounded, ill, or injured members, including the complete range of vocational rehabilitation services to the members while they are in the disability review process.
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Assist qualified individuals choose their educational or professional objectives.
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Determine eligibility for a range of financial assistance programs.
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Organize the procurement of services and evaluates invoices in accordance of the contract's requirements.
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Provide post-placement counseling and/or other assistance to assist people in maintaining their jobs.
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Modify the rehabilitation plan if the person is unable to meet the goals of the original plan.