Job description
Job description
TCRG Contract Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Prime Contractor Service Programs:
1. US Dept. of Veterans Affairs – Veteran Readiness & Employment
(VR&E) (Chapter 31)
2. US Dept. of Veterans Affairs – Personalized Career Planning &
Guidance (PCPG) (Chapter 36)
Position Description:
- Conducts intakes, assessments, and individual vocational counseling sessions to assist veterans, servicemembers and dependents with educational and career decisions.
- Identifies barriers to education and employment impacting individuals transitioning from the military.
- Administers individual vocational testing, transferable skills analysis, and needs assessments.
- Through tele-counseling sessions, assists individuals with educational exploration, labor market research, and career counseling to determine a suitable training program and vocational goal that aligns with their interests, abilities, and disabilities.
- Documents specific recommendations for vocational planning based on the veteran’s work history, military experience, transferable skills, medical/mental health issues, legal history, level of education and remaining educational benefits.
- Completes detailed reports within specified timeframes outlining recommendations related to personal, vocational, educational, medical and mental health needs.
Required Competencies:
- Vocational counseling skills as well as basic vocational evaluation administration and interpretation
- Job placement skills (resume development, interview skills training, job search strategies, job referrals)
- Knowledge of current local, state and national labor market trends and jobs
- Advanced professional writing ability with attention to detail
- Strong computer skills including MS Word, Internet navigation, email, and tele-counseling platforms
- Ability to analyze, research information, make connections and draw conclusions
- Knowledge of local education and training programs
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to set priorities, work independently and meet reporting deadlines
- Ability to effectively provide counseling services via tele-counseling
Credentials:
- Required: Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Master’s
Degree in Career Counseling, Master's Degree in Academic Advising, or related.
- Preferred: CRC or CVE Certifications, veteran-related career and educational counseling, knowledge of VA educational benefits & services.
- Required: Federal Background Check Clearance and professional liability insurance.
Position Structure/Compensation: Position is contract work and referrals vary.
Pay is very competitive, a flat fee per service. We offer counselors flexibility to schedule work according to their geographic area, availability, schedule and VA needs. We request that counselors commit to at least one year due to the cost of the background check and specific training investment.
Company Overview: TCRG is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in the provision of vocational rehabilitation and educational counseling services. Today, TCRG is the largest coalition of experienced VA
Chapter 31 and 36 vocational rehabilitation contract providers. Our footprint provides nationwide contracting services to the US Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) for supplemental Chapter 31 and Chapter 36 vocational and educational counseling services.
Job Types: Subcontracted
Experience:
- Career Counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
- Experience serving the Veteran and/or Servicemember population(s)
(Preferred)
- Experience serving the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs Chapter 31 &
Chapter 36 programs (Desired)
Work Location:
- Multiple locations throughout the country via tele-counseling
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
- A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Pay Rate: Competitive, flat rate per service
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Location:
- Washington State (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: Remote