Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
The Supported Employment (SE) Program functions as one of the programs within the VHA Vocational Rehabilitation Service. The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS) has the responsibility for utilizing best practices to assist Veterans with employment. The focus is to promote optimal vocational functioning of Veterans within the community, in the context of prescribed job development interventions specified in the Veterans' treatment plans. The VRS spends the majority of their work hours in the community working directly with community agencies and employers to identify or create job opening and assists Veterans in obtaining and maintaining suitable employment. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The VRS is responsible for developing a vocational assessment to determine the areas of vocational interests, identifies individuals' strengths and determines the services are needed to successfully obtain suitable employment. Enter initial assessments data, individualized treatment plans, and discharge summaries into the electronic medical record and NEPEC CWT program evaluation forms and ensuring all services adhere to CARF guidelines. Document all interactions with participant within the electronic medical record system CPRS and capture workload for DSS. The VRS networks with community employers, community agencies, and community business with the goal of developing professional relationships with these groups in order to assist Veterans in obtaining and maintaining suitable community employment. Works with established programs to provide significant modifications to accommodate any severe limitations. Assist Veteran in networking with contacts within the community, and members of their personal support group. Will seek opportunities to provide constructive feedback to the Veteran with the goal of improving the probability of obtaining community employment. Responsible for ensuring that the Veteran is aware of the employer's expectations and possess the skills to support and meet those expectations. The VRS reports program progress in accordance with established procedure. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 08:
00 AM - 04:
30 PM. Telework:
Not Available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist/PD675-07221-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required. Preferred
Experience:
PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, or related field and experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/15/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Specialized
Experience:
You must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization which has equipped you with the knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist in a healthcare organization. GS-11 candidates must have:
One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Pertinent skills such as job seeking skills, training, resume development, or interview skills, entering initial assessments data, individualized treatment plans, and discharge summaries into the electronic medical record, coordinates with various resources to locate service and employment opportunities in the community, provides ongoing support and guidance throughout all phases of job search, monitors and provides support and encouragement to Veteran, ability to utilize considerable ingenuity and persuasiveness to meet case specific limitations, counsels and guides employee through difficult transition or rough spots in the adjustment to the job, and reports program progress in accordance with established procedure. OR Education:
3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree (related to position) or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (related to position) or LL.M. (related to position). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Customer Service:
Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Interpersonal Skills:
Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others; adjusts approaches to suit different people and situations. Oral Communication:
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Psychology:
Knowledge of human behavior and performance in various contexts, mental processes, or the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Technical Documentation:
Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation. Organizational Performance Analysis:
Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and tools used to analyze program, organizational, and mission performance; includes methods that deliver key performance information (for example, comparative, trend, diagnostic, root cause, predictive) used to inform decisions, actions, communications, and accountability systems. Technical Competence:
Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise (for example, engineering, physical science, law, or accounting); maintains credibility with others on technical matters. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Selective Placement Factor:
This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. Applicant must have a valid state drivers license. Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The VRS is responsible for developing a vocational assessment to determine the areas of vocational interests, identifies individuals' strengths and determines the services are needed to successfully obtain suitable employment. Enter initial assessments data, individualized treatment plans, and discharge summaries into the electronic medical record and NEPEC CWT program evaluation forms and ensuring all services adhere to CARF guidelines. Document all interactions with participant within the electronic medical record system CPRS and capture workload for DSS. The VRS networks with community employers, community agencies, and community business with the goal of developing professional relationships with these groups in order to assist Veterans in obtaining and maintaining suitable community employment. Works with established programs to provide significant modifications to accommodate any severe limitations. Assist Veteran in networking with contacts within the community, and members of their personal support group. Will seek opportunities to provide constructive feedback to the Veteran with the goal of improving the probability of obtaining community employment. Responsible for ensuring that the Veteran is aware of the employer's expectations and possess the skills to support and meet those expectations. The VRS reports program progress in accordance with established procedure. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 08:
00 AM - 04:
30 PM. Telework:
Not Available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist/PD675-07221-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required. Preferred
Experience:
PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, or related field and experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/15/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Specialized
Experience:
You must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization which has equipped you with the knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist in a healthcare organization. GS-11 candidates must have:
One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Pertinent skills such as job seeking skills, training, resume development, or interview skills, entering initial assessments data, individualized treatment plans, and discharge summaries into the electronic medical record, coordinates with various resources to locate service and employment opportunities in the community, provides ongoing support and guidance throughout all phases of job search, monitors and provides support and encouragement to Veteran, ability to utilize considerable ingenuity and persuasiveness to meet case specific limitations, counsels and guides employee through difficult transition or rough spots in the adjustment to the job, and reports program progress in accordance with established procedure. OR Education:
3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree (related to position) or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (related to position) or LL.M. (related to position). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Customer Service:
Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Interpersonal Skills:
Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others; adjusts approaches to suit different people and situations. Oral Communication:
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Psychology:
Knowledge of human behavior and performance in various contexts, mental processes, or the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Technical Documentation:
Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation. Organizational Performance Analysis:
Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and tools used to analyze program, organizational, and mission performance; includes methods that deliver key performance information (for example, comparative, trend, diagnostic, root cause, predictive) used to inform decisions, actions, communications, and accountability systems. Technical Competence:
Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise (for example, engineering, physical science, law, or accounting); maintains credibility with others on technical matters. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Selective Placement Factor:
This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. Applicant must have a valid state drivers license. Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
1715 Vocational Rehabilitation - Salary Range:
$64,009 to $83,210 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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