Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf

As a Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf (RCD), you will learn about rehabilitation counseling, programs related to individuals with disabilities, labor market job opportunities, and employment barriers & accommodations.

RCDs assist Deaf Ohioans identify positions that will be a good fit for them, help them develop a plan to prepare for that position, and then help them secure and retain employment. RCDs collaborate with a variety of community partners, including the Community Centers for the Deaf (CCDs), local schools and training programs, and the county Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) centers.

Applicants for this position MUST be proficient in American Sign Language. Prior to appointment, applicants will be required to demonstrate fluent communication skills in American Sign Language or other non-verbal means of communication (e.g. manually coded-English, etc.) A person without fluent skills will not be eligible for appointment.