Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the city of San Mateo.

Under the direction of the Team Manager, Staff Services Manager I, a Student

Services Rehabilitation Counselor (SSRC) independently provides and facilitates

the effective delivery of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Department of

Rehabilitation (DOR) Student Services) to Potentially Eligible (PE) and eligible

students with disabilities, ages 16 through 21; and, when necessary, determines

the need and eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR), makes case

decisions, including approval of an individual's employment plan, and facilitates

the effective delivery of VR services to consumers.

The SSRC is accountable for the quality, quantity, and effectiveness of services

provided to PE Students including the delivery of DOR Student Services; and

when necessary, to VR consumers.

The San Francisco District is responsible for service delivery of Federal Title I

Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program. These services include both DOR

Student Services and VR services. This includes assisting PE and eligible

students receive appropriate DOR Student Services and for individuals eligible

for VR services in achieving their employment goals by providing VR services

that may include training, assistive technology, supported employment and job

placement support. District staff will also conduct eligibility determinations for

applicants for services and when required, direct post-employment services for

individuals who find jobs as a result of VR services.

Note: This position requires up to 30% travel to offsite locations including, but not

limited to, schools; high school district offices; and employer sites.

Due to the nature of work and work location (work is often performed in a secondary-school setting), background checks may be required. These may be performed either by the assigned school/school district or by DOR.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Telework:

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent must live and work in California. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

Special Requirements

If mailing in an application, include JC#472748  on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Employment Application (STD.678):

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.

A Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, counseling or a closely related field from a recognized institution and successful completion of one graduate course with a primary focus on the Theories and Techniques in counseling is mandatory. Reliability, dependability and exceptional interpersonal skills are essential. Upon hire, applicant may be required to provide official college transcripts.

• Do not submit any document(s) with your social security number on it
• Do not submit your exam result(s) along with your application.
• Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed application. This page is for examination use only.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external contacts in a professional manner, and with integrity and respect;
• Ability to help facilitate expeditious resolution of problems from in-person requests, incoming phone calls and emails;
• Knowledge of DOR resources and processes, RAM, and federal and state Code of Regulations;
• High level of organizational skills and office equipment and processes proficiency;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Knowledge of department's mission and goals;
• Experience communicating with and providing information regarding DOR services to applicants and consumers

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Medical Benefits, including health , dental , and vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Paid Holidays

For the latest information on the attractive benefits offered by the state of California, explore the  .

General State Employment Benefits and Protections

to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees.

Examination Information

Please log in to your CalHR account and locate the online exam for your desired position here:

It is advised that you carefully review the exam bulletin, and any included study guide linked in the exam bulletin prior to taking the exam.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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