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Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (VR Services)

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Job ID

33021

Location

250 E Street SW

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Date Opened

07/28/2026

Date Closed

08/07/2026

Minimum Rate

$62,158.00

Maximum Rate

$80,032.00

Target Openings

1

Available Openings

1

Area of Consideration

Open to Public

Agency

Disability Services

Grade

09

Bargaining Unit

C1

Type of Appointment

Career Service - Reg Appt

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General Job Information

(This position may be filled at any of the following grade levels, CS-09/11 or 12 and have promotion potential within the career ladder to the next grade level)

SALARY RANGE PER GRADE LEVEL

Grade CS-09 - $62,158 - $80,032

Grade CS-11 - $74,893 - $96,547

Grade CS-12 - $92,656 - $118,558

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INTRODUCTION

This position is located in the Department on Disability Services, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) VR Services. The mission of the administration is to provide comprehensive vocational rehabilitation and independent living services to persons with disabilities, which will maximize their quality of life and promote their employability and economic self-sufficiency, independence, inclusion and integration into society, and adjudication of disability claims.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Provides services to clients in meeting problems of personal, social, and vocational adjustment.

• Interprets and analyzes applicants' physical or mental condition, social and economic situation, attitudes and aptitudes, work experiences, functional limitations, educational background, and personality traits to determine eligibility and rehabilitation possibilities.

• Collects existing information from hospitals/medical records, schools, employers, other agencies, and individuals to supplement and/or verify history and current status.

• Evaluates information and its relationship to client''s current and potential medical and vocational status.

• Determines eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services in accordance with applicable Federal and District laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Plans and arranges for rehabilitation services; approves expenditures within specified limits for planned rehabilitation services.

• Assists in developing an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).

• Informs client of the terms and conditions for the provision of vocational rehabilitation services. Informs client of his/her rights and the means by which he/she may express and seek remedy for any dissatisfaction.

• Ensures clients information is maintained in the VR information system. Works with client in securing employment, which is suited to his/her capabilities, interests, strengths, and informed choice.

• Makes pre-referral contact with prospective employers and follow-up contacts with both the employer and the employee to ascertain progress or challenges in the client''s achieving his/her vocational goal.

• Informs client of case closure and of the availability of post-employment services.

• Assists in planning and providing post-employment services to assist the client in a satisfactory adjustment to employment and achieving a successful employment outcome.

• Meets established agency performance standards in terms of quality and quantity of casework; accuracy of eligibility determinations, adhering to established agency and federal guidelines for eligibility determinations and for developing and implementing the IPE.

• Prepares reports as required to promote the effective operation of the vocational rehabilitation program.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicant must have one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade-level. One (1) year of experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically related to providing vocational rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities.

Applicants must have met the qualifications requirement for this position by the closing date to be eligible for this position.

Education

Minimum requirement: Master''s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Evaluation, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Work Experience/Knowledge

Practical knowledge of the federal and District laws, rules and regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures governing the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program in order to provide appropriate services within the scope of these statutory provisions.

Practical knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and techniques of counseling to assist eligible persons with disabilities in adjusting to their disabilities and pursuing a successful employment outcome.

Practical knowledge of medical and psychological terminology in order to understand various physical and mental problems and collaborate with consultants in the evaluation of the clients'' current status and potential for a successful employment outcome.

Practical knowledge of service providing agencies in the community in order to refer clients for comparable services not available within the Administration.

Practical knowledge of the local labor market and its practices, work requirements and needs of specific employers, employment trends, salaries, and for assisting their clients to achieve a successful employment outcome.

Collective Bargaining Unit

This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by local union AFSCME 2401.

Additional information

Once applications are submitted, applicants will not be able to change their responses to the online questions.

The position for which the individual is applying has been identified and designated as requiring enhanced suitability screening.

If tentatively selected for the position, a criminal background check, traffic record check, consumer credit check, and mandatory drug and alcohol test will be conducted (as appropriate); and

The appointee to the position may be offered employment contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory enhanced suitability screening.

Work Schedule

This position requires at least 4 days a week in the office.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume will result in a "not qualified" determination.

EEO Statement

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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