Title: VR Counselor - #WWRW0164
State Role Title: Counselor II
Hiring Range: Anticipated Starting Salary: $58,345, commensurate with experience.
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs
Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn
Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
About the Agency
Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize personal independence through employment.
About the Possition
Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center WWRC is seeking a VR Counselor to coordinate vocational services for participants with disabilities. The counselor leads an interdisciplinary team, guides service planning, supports participants during their stay and transition home, and maintains accurate case documentation.
Key Duties
Rehabilitation Planning
Implement a structured rehabilitation model from pre‑admissions through discharge. Establish realistic employment goals, coordinate services, monitor progress, and support participants through effective counseling and problem‑solving.
Team Leadership
Lead interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Team meetings, promote participant self‑advocacy, manage team dynamics, resolve conflicts, and ensure timely, well‑coordinated services. Maintain ongoing communication and document team decisions promptly.
Case Documentation
Maintain accurate, timely case documentation in AWARE and DocFinity. Follow confidentiality standards, complete discharge reports within required timelines, and support WWRC productivity measures.
Sponsor Relations
Build strong relationships with sponsors and referral sources. Follow communication protocols, participate in new counselor training activities, and respond constructively to sponsor feedback.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of the social, economic, medical, vocational, and emotional challenges that affect individuals with disabilities; expertise in interviewing, evaluating, and counseling; and methods and tools for career counseling and exploration.
In accordance with 34 CFR 361.10, 34 CFR 361.11, and Virginia’s Combined State Plan under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), applicants are required to have a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related field. Applicants within a semester of completing their master's may also be considered. Master’s level transcripts or copy of current certification, if applicable, must accompany the application. Please note that the transcripts must display the date that the degree was awarded.
Additional Considerations
Ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and the professional community,
Ability to organize and manage multiple and occasionally unrelated responsibilities promptly, prioritize duties, and exercise responsible judgment with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated skills in leading and facilitating effective team processes, as well as listening, providing guidance and feedback, and managing meetings.
Working knowledge of Windows-based computer software.
Current CRC credential or eligible to sit for credential
Applicants within a semester of completing a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related field will be considered if the application is accompanied by a transcript that verifies the anticipated graduation date.
Special Instructions
Master’s or bachelor's level transcripts or copy of current certification, if applicable, must accompany the application. Please note that the transcripts must display the date that the degree was awarded. Copies of degree are not accepted in lieu of the above.
This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
A fingerprint based criminal history check will be required of the finalist.
Benefits:
WWRC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include your choice of health insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, VRS retirement, employer paid basic group life insurance, employee paid optional group life, 13 paid holidays, Sick Leave, Annual Leave, Family Personal Leave, employee discount programs, and much more!
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.
Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.