VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR - MASTERS - 10062026-81535

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time10/06/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time10/26/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$4,098.00 - $5,129.00Salary (Annually)$49,176.00 - $61,548.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationJackson, TNDepartmentHuman Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, MADISON COUNTY

Under the general supervision of a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Region 7 Field Supervisor, the VR Counselor is primarily responsible for providing counseling and guidance services to individuals with disabilities in West TN, primarily customers in Madison County, however overage area may include Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, and McNairy Counties.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

This is a hybrid position

For more information, visit the link below:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/documents/HRC0022527_VRCM_Madison_102626.pdf

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

OR

Master's or doctoral degree in a related field of study with course content that emphasizes rehabilitation, counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development and within 90 days of hire, must submit an educational plan for approval and apply for admission to an accredited university for enrollment of additionally required courses. Must enroll, at their own expense, in the following courses in accordance with their education plan: Professional Orientation & Ethics in Rehabilitation Counseling, Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities, Theories & Techniques of Counseling, and satisfactorily complete all within thirty-six months from the date of hire. Current State employees must enroll in their first course in an academic semester beginning within the first six months of appointment. Newly hired employees must enroll no later than the first academic semester beginning after completion of six months of employment.

OR

Within 90 days of hire, submit a request for a pre-review, at their own expense, to the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) that results in confirmation that they meet the eligibility criteria to test for the Certified Rehab Counselor Certification and provide official notification from the CRCC.

OR

Have an active Certified Rehab Counselor Certification from the CRCC.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.
• Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions.
• All individuals will be required to produce a transcript at the time of application, which verifies their degree and courses completed. As a condition of employment, individuals who do not have a master's in Rehabilitation Counseling will be required to complete additional requirements as outlined in the above minimum qualifications in the timeframes specified.

Overview

An employee in this class is responsible for providing services to individuals with disabilities in the selection, preparation for, and planning of an individual rehabilitation program and arranges services for customers. This class differs from that of a VR Field Supervisor in that an incumbent of the latter supervises employees within this classification.

This class differs from that of a Voc Rehab Case Manager in that the latter coordinates comprehensive services and acts as a liaison and advocate for adult students in a residential vocational training facility.

Responsibilities

• Collects customer's medical and psychological information and determines their eligibility for services.
• Monitors local labor market trends to facilitate effective job placement and maximize employment outcomes.
• Conducts assessments to evaluate customer's skills, abilities, occupational interests, and goals.
• Reviews assessment data to identify appropriate goals and opportunities and directs them toward suitable employment opportunities.
• Uses counseling and guidance to interpret and explains medical, psychological, and vocational information to customers.
• Empowers customers to make informed decisions concerning their goals.
• Collaborates with customers to develop and implement personalized rehabilitation and employment plans that align with their vocational and employment goals.
• Evaluates customer's progress and employment readiness and amends plans as needed to ensure successful outcomes.
• Arranges appointments, training sessions, and assessments to facilitate customer participation in vocational programs.
• Requests authorizations for services provided and ensures vendors receive payment.
• Investigates complaints to resolve customer and employer concerns.
• Documents customer data, process case expenditures, and monitor case progress in case management systems.
• Educates employers and the public on rehabilitation services and the employment of individuals with disabilities and promotes qualified applicants to employers.
• Cultivates professional relationships with internal staff, vendors, school systems, agencies, institutions, employers, and community organizations to identify potential applicants or available resources and promote rehabilitation services.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

• Decision Quality
• Resourcefulness
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Situational Adaptability

Knowledges:

• Customer and Personal Service

Skills:

• Active Learning and Listening
• Complex Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Time Management

Abilities:

• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Problem Sensitivity
• Originality

Tools & Equipment

• General Office Equipment
• Computer/Laptop/Tablet
• Multifunction Printer (print/copy/scan/fax)
• Cell Phone