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Department of labor - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Job Class Code: 3081

Grade: 19 (Professional/Technical)

Salary: $41,267.20- $57,179.20. + 2% Stipend

Location: Augusta

Opening Date: February 25 , 2026

Closing Date: March 12 , 2026

Do you enjoy working with a team?

Do you have successful experience facilitating workshops or groups?

Do you like to work in a fast-paced environment and on a variety of tasks? Are you able to organize and prioritize your work independently?

The Rehabilitation Counselor I may be a good career match for you!

We welcome and encourage all applicants interested in this position and who meet the minimum qualifications to apply today!

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor I. This position will work as part of a team with other Vocational Rehabilitation counselors across the state, conducting a significant portion of their work remotely. This position will focus on supporting students with disabilities (14-21) in Pre-Employment Transition Services activities such as career exploration, Virtual Job Club, work readiness and introduction to career pathways.

Position may be subject to fingerprinting. Due to the nature of the work, the position may be based at any Division of Vocational Rehabilitation office across the state with hybrid telework scheduling.

Primary responsibilities include:

Collaborating with schools, students, families, employers, and other stakeholders to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services to students across the state.

Using various virtual career exploration and preparation tools with individual youth and groups.

Gathering and entering documentation into our case management system. Facilitating workshops and trainings for clients. Working with teams and individuals via Zoom and in person.

• Developing relationships with schools and providing workshops to youth.

• Supporting summer employment opportunities for youth.

Skills or knowledge required:

• Knowledge of disabilities.

• Knowledge of best practices in working with students with disabilities.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, individuals with disabilities, families, providers, schools and employers.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Experience using technology.

• Flexibility and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent prioritization, organization, and time management skills.

• Detailed documentation.

• Working in the community and in schools.

• Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.

Minimum qualifications:

A four (4) year combination of training, experience, and/or education in vocational rehabilitation

program development and implementation.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Samantha Fenderson at 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:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

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.

Thinking about applying?

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.

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