Career Counseling Specialist (VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist)
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Company: Nebraska State Jobs
Job Type: Full-time, Hourly
Posted: Jan 19, 2026
Application deadline: Apr 12, 2026
Source: ZipRecruiter
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Hiring Agency:
Education - Agency 13
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$25.287
Job Posting:
JR2026-00022326 Career Counseling Specialist (VR Service or Rehabilitation Specialist) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
02-04-2026
Job Description:
Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation is hiring a Career Counseling Specialist to assist VR clients through the career planning process and in achieving their employment goals. In this role, you will provide personalized service to each individual, supporting them in making informed career decisions and finding fulfilling job matches that lead to their success.
We are looking for candidates who are great communicators, intuitive collaborators, and think outside the box. If you thrive in an environment where flexibility and initiative are key and are passionate about empowering others to reach their full potential, apply now to join our encouraging team!
Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.
Pay Rates:
The available salary rate for this position is dependent on education and is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.
- Successful candidates with a bachelor's degree will be hired as a Service Specialist, Pay Grade 5: $25.287/hour
- Successful candidates with a master's degree will be hired as a Rehabilitation Specialist, Pay Grade 7: $30.597/hour
Teammates Enjoy
In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $24,500 - $26,900 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
- Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
- 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
- Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
- 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that's $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
- Thirteen paid holidays per year
Essential Functions
- Conducts employment discussion and career exploration to assess client strengths and barriers, vocational interests, aptitude, skills, preferences, and values.
- Prepares cases for client eligibility, priority groups, job goal, and plan for employment by reviewing medical and psychological reports, social, education, and employment information.
- Develops and manages Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs), and employment outcome determinations.
- Advises and instructs people with disabilities in informed decision making, interpersonal, educational, and vocational skills.
- Monitors and advocates for client progress to support efficient follow through by team members and providers to ensure client success.
- Develops and maintains partnerships with employers, community referral sources, and one-stop centers.
- Provides outreach and information about vocational rehabilitation to the community, including referral sources and schools.
- Recommends the purchase of goods and services for clients in accordance with established fiscal policies and procedures.
Rehabilitation Specialist Additional Functions: Including the functions above, Rehabilitation Specialists also perform the Essential Functions below.
- Prepares and approves cases for client eligibility, priority groups, job goal, and plan for employment by analyzing and synthesizing medical and psychological reports, social, education, and employment information.
- Develops, manages, and approves Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs), and employment outcome determinations.
Working Conditions and Travel:
This position requires approximately 80% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 20% of work time is spent in the community. Employees may be asked, within reason, to use their own personal vehicles for travel. There is also approximately two days of overnight travel per year.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Service Specialist: Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of work experience related to the essential functions of the position.
Rehabilitation Specialist: Master's degree with emphasis in one of the following areas: Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling and Guidance, or another field that reasonably provides competence in the employment sector, in a disability field, or both.
Preferred Qualifications:
Service Specialist: Experience working with, and advocating for, people with disabilities. Ability to manage high volume of cases and provide case management services while collaborating with a variety of stakeholders.
Rehabilitation Specialist: Master's degree in related field and progressively responsible experience working with, and advocating for, people with significant disabilities. Ability to mentor others in managing high volume of cases and providing quality case management services.
If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at nde.hrjobpostings@nebraska.gov.
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
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