Department of Labor , Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Job Class Code : 3082
Grade : 22 (Professional/Technical)
Salary : $25.23 - $32.28 (Hourly- includes a 2% stipend)
Location : Presque Isle, ME
Opening Date : October 9, 2025
Closing Date : October 27, 2025 - 12:01am
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks candidate for a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II. The person hired for this position will be based at the Presque Isle CareerCenter and will work with and support individuals living in Aroostook County, with a wide variety of disabilities to reach their employment goals. This position conducts extensive work with partners including individuals with disabilities, families, employers, Clubhouse, and community providers.
Interested in learning more about the career of a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor?
Given the nature of the job responsibilities, after a conditional offer of employment is made, certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process.
Primary responsibilities include:
Establishing a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers.
Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and offering incentives and
assistance to place clients in jobs.
Building partnerships within the workforce development system.
Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information, then assessing client needs and
available resources to develop and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation plan leading to employment.
Maintaining accurate documentation using AWARE computer-based client data system.
Skills or knowledge required:
Minimum qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation and 2 years of experience demonstrating knowledges and abilities in assisting individuals with disabilities, employers and other stakeholders with their employment and workforce needs.
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Samantha Fenderson, samantha.j.fenderson@maine.gov
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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