Supervisory Rehabilitation Counselor

Full Job Description

Serves as a Supervisory Rehabilitation Counselor with responsibility for providing oversight and supervision of a significant number of professional Rehabilitation Counselors RC level and below and other VHA Voc Rehab Service staff, and for administratively planning and directing their work in accordance with the VHA Directive 1163.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education.

(1) A master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling from a rehabilitation counseling program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

If the applicant's degree was granted prior to July 1, 2017, the program must be accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education.

OR (2) A master's degree in counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

OR (3) A master's or doctoral degree in a related field of study with course content that emphasized rehabilitation, counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by CHEA.

OR (4) Foreign graduates with a degree acceptable by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). Certification.

Current, full and unrestricted certification as a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) from the CRCC to practice vocational rehabilitation counseling. Loss of Certification.

An employee in this occupation who fails to maintain the required certification must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment. English Language Proficiency.

Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations: Supervisory Rehabilitation Counselor, GS-13 Experience.

Completion of one year of professional experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skilled in program management/administration of a wide range of rehabilitation programs, including such areas as clinical specialties, finance, accountability, oversight of work performed by program staff, consultation, negotiation and monitoring to successfully operate and enhance all programs.

Ability to provide individual and group training, orientation, consultation and guidance within clinical specialization of rehabilitation counseling practice to develop, improve and maintain programming.

Ability to monitor program outcomes using a data driven quality assurance process to make decisions associated with program management and the development of productivity standards appropriate to the service provided.

Ability to translate leadership goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work processes for effective program operations.

Extensive knowledge of all legal guidelines governing the operation of CWT programs, their scope and their effect on clinical programming and service delivery.

Skill in leading others, assess employee strengths, opportunities for growth and qualifications to accomplish program goals, adapt work operations and guide staff.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13.

Physical Requirements: The work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls.

You will be required to assist patients with a variety of medical conditions and/or disabilities.

Associated duties require stopping, bending, lifting, climbing, and securing patients, oxygen, and wheelchairs, with appropriate securing devices. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 15 pounds.

You must follow prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving of heavy objects. Major Duties:

Duties include, but not limited to: Manage and provide oversight for multiple program components and/or multiple locations.

Leads, coordinates, and manages all aspects of a clinical rehabilitation service delivery system within the organization assigned.

Provide advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both clinical and administrative matters.

Serve as the Affiliate Coordinator for Graduate Trainee Educational Affiliation Agreements and directs clinical trainee program for trainees in Rehabilitation Counseling assigned to VHA Voc Rehab.

Manage personnel in accordance with applicable laws, policies, directives, and labor and management agreements. Provide direction and guidance in accomplishing major milestones, goals, and objectives.

Determine which programs and projects should be initiated, expanded, revised, or replaced through systematic analyses, program evaluations, and accountability measures.

Estimate budgetary needs based on history, anticipated workload, resource need, and the workload capacity of the VHA Voc Rehab Service and makes justified requests or proposals.

Provide leadership in a wide range of areas affecting the management and operations of VHA Voc Rehab, including such areas as clinical specialties, finance, accountability, oversight of work performed by program staff, consultation, negotiation and monitoring to successfully operate and enhance all programs.

Perform other related duties assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: This position is authorized for telework but has not been authorized as virtual or remote (i.e., the employee must be able to work at the location the position is being announced for).

VA Supports the use of telework to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.

Telework eligibility may be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized