Blind Services Associate Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join State of Vermont as a Blind Services Associate Counselor – Entry Level in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- These duties include consumer interviews, consultation on case plans, Independent Living, and employment assistance.
- This is a great opportunity to join the DBVI Burlington team.
- Experience gained in this position can lead to many different career paths in the human services field.
- It is an opportunity to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired to meet their employment and independent living goals.
Requirements
- employment (RIF) rights. Total
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of Vermont in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Blind Services Associate Counselor at State of Vermont a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Rehabilitation Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Rehabilitation Counseling — Counselor Career Context
This Rehabilitation Counseling position at State of Vermont is open to counselor candidates.
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Burlington, Vermont.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Casework, Consumer Interviews, Case Management Software, Productivity Software, Resume Development, Job Search Assistance, Interpersonal Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Rehabilitation Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: Provide entry-level counseling and casework to assist blind or visually impaired individuals in achieving employment and independent living goals. Responsibilities include conducting eligibility interviews, developing individual plans, and monitoring consumer progress.
Benefits package: 80% State paid medical premium, Dental plan at no cost, 11 paid holidays, Generous leave plan, State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI), State defined benefit pension plan, Deferred compensation 457(b) plan, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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