GS-1715

Vocational Rehabilitation

Positions involving counseling and assistance to individuals with disabilities to achieve employment.

📊Administrative📈two-grade📁1700

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1715

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's or master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or related field

Experience: Experience in vocational rehabilitation, counseling, or disability services.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Assess client capabilities
•Develop rehabilitation plans
•Provide vocational counseling
•Coordinate services
•Place clients in employment
•Monitor client progress
•Collaborate with employers
•Document case activities
•Advocate for clients
•Evaluate program outcomes

🎯Key Competencies

Rehabilitation Counseling

Ability to provide vocational counseling.

Case Management

Skill in managing rehabilitation cases.

Assessment

Ability to assess client needs and capabilities.

Job Placement

Skill in assisting with employment placement.

Disability Knowledge

Understanding of disabilities and accommodations.

Resource Coordination

Ability to coordinate rehabilitation services.

Communication

Skill in working with clients and employers.

Advocacy

Ability to advocate for client needs.

🔑Resume Keywords

Advocate for clientsAssess client capabilitiesCollaborate with employersCoordinate servicesDevelop rehabilitation plansDocument case activitiesEvaluate program outcomesMonitor client progressPlace clients in employmentProvide vocational counselingVocational Rehabilitation

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