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Rehabilitation Services Associate-Commerce-Rehabilitation Services-Cabell Co.
State of West Virginia
Commerce - Rehabilitation Services
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$31,533 - $53,916
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 16, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role supports rehabilitation counselors in a West Virginia state office by helping people with disabilities through tasks like managing referrals, coordinating services, and assisting with job placements.
It involves some office work, public outreach, and travel to meet clients.
A good fit would be someone organized and empathetic with experience in administrative support or helping others, plus basic computer skills.
Key Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (or equivalent experience substituting on a year-for-year basis)
- Two years of full-time paid administrative or supervisory experience in areas like business administration, personnel management, or related fields
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for frequent travel
- Proficiency in computer skills for electronic case management and documentation
- Ability to pass background checks including criminal records, abuse registry, driving records, employment history, and education verification
- Strong communication skills for public presentations and conveying information about rehabilitation services
Full Job Description
***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***
Under the direction of the Branch Office Supervisor, the individual will function as a paraprofessional in providing assistance to counseling and supervisory staff in the Huntington District Office. Duties will include, but are not limited to: assisting counselors for general and school territories through a variety of casework and direct services to consumers that may involve developing new referrals, orientation of prospective consumers and conveying consumers’ rights and responsibilities, facilitation of intakes, arranging medical and vocational evaluations at the direction of the counselor of record; service coordination including employment services, job placement assistance and follow-up; and assisting with consumer contacts. Perform fiscal and/or clerical duties as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the office. The individual will be responsible for conveying the information regarding rehabilitation services and the process to the public and/or applicants to promote the agency. Frequent travel may be required to meet with consumers and for public presentations, so a valid driver’s license and transportation are required. Computer skills are necessary for input into electronic case management to assist with documentation.
*As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed, which may include, but is not limited to: criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training.
Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovering disqualifying information will result in denial or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when it is discovered.
** This job opportunity will not be in the classified service **
Cabell County
1 Vacancy
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Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described below may substitute for the training requirement on a year for-year basis.
Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid administrative or supervisory experience in inventory control in connection with a large-scale warehouse operation, business administration, personnel management, accounting, or law enforcement.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
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