State of Maine·Bangor, Maine
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired by developing individualized employment plans. Coordinates training, job coaching, and support services while collaborating with community providers, employers, and schools.
If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . 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: Augusta, Bangor Opening Date: July 28, 2026
August 11, 2026 description: Provides vocational rehabilitation services to people who are blind and visually impaired (Who may have additional disabilities) primarily in penobscot, hancock, piscatiquis, and washington counties. Work includes counseling individuals in selecting, preparing for and participating in a rehabilitation plan. Typical duties include determining eligibility for rehabilitation services and supporting individuals in an employment plan. Activities may include career development, pre-Ets's programming and supporting other types of work experiences. The rcii works closely with blindness rehabilitation professionals, community providers, families, employers, schools and requires strong interpersonal, organizational and collaborative skills to serve youth and adults who are blind or visually impaired. Work is performed under limited supervision. Representative tasks:
Counsel clients in the rehabilitation process, develop a supportive relationship, and elicits client feedback and participation in order to provide rehabilitation services to clients.
Evaluates and interprets clients’ medical and physical information, interviews and determines initial and continuing eligibility for services, and assesses client needs and available resources in order to develop and implement a comprehensive and individualized plan for employment.
Contacts business and industry groups to promote, advocate for clients, and assistance to place clients in jobs.
Consults with representatives of schools, public and private agencies and employers
Develops and manages a budget plan to ensure effective delivery of client services.
Coordinates training, treatment, counseling, job coaching, and related rehabilitation programs in order to assist clients.
Explains rights of fair hearings and appeals and negotiates solutions and agreements with clients in order to meet client needs, agency goals, and minimize appeals.
Works closely with Case Managers, Rehabilitation Counselors, Job Developers, and Job Coaches to promote employment and ensure the needs of the individual clients are met based on Federal and State mandated guidelines, and timeframes
Utilizes technical expertise in the area of adaptive equipment and access technology order to assist clients. Ability to exercise discretion and make independent decisions. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to write clearly and effectively.
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. 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.
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. . If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience assisting individuals with disabilities with their employment and workforce needs.
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