Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location: 525 Jules St., Room 201, St. Joseph, MO 64501

Please note: The salary listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Why you’ll love this position:

Working for Vocational Rehabilitation, you will enjoy a culture of honesty, trust, respect, engagement, and collaboration. The work we do can be life-changing for Missouri citizens with disabilities as we work side-by-side with them in the journey toward employment. Our clients discover that sense of purpose and independence we all desire in life. The opportunities to grow in this position are endless where every day is a learning opportunity. If you find fulfillment in helping others meet life goals, we’d love to have you on our team!

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

Ultimately, you guide and counsel individuals with disabilities along the path to employment. You do this through the following activities:

• Provides counseling and guidance services by effectively communicating with clients regarding vocational and disability related issues.
• Conducts interviews and gathers medical, psychological, and educational records to determine eligibility for services.
• Completes accurate and appropriate file documentation utilizing the case management system.
• Arranges for appropriate assessments to ascertain client's aptitudes, interests, and abilities.
• Prepares and recommends vocational exploration activities with clients to identify realistic vocational goals and develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
• Arranges for provision of rehabilitation services in accordance with approved IPE.
• Instills hope and promotes self-reliance in clients while assessing their progress towards employment.
• Verifies that employment outcome meets the needs of the client and offers retention support.
• Travels in and around the community and to training is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - All you need for success Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required in rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, clinical counseling, or clinical social work. Starting salary as $52,152
  • Bachelor’s degree, incomplete Master’s degree, or Master’s degree in field other than those listed above may be considered for employment with the requirement to attain a Master’s degree or graduate certificate. Starting salary as $49,704. Minimum educational requirements are defined by the Code of Federal Regulations, 361.18(C)(II)(A(1).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work experience demonstrating regular attendance, critical thinking, teamwork as well as independent task completion, and case management skills.
• Work experience with individuals with disabilities is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel in community to meet with clients/partners and occasional over-night travel for training around state.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

• Health insurance 1st of the month following start date
• Generous amounts of annual and sick leave each month
• 13 paid holidays
• Retirement and deferred savings programs with up to $75 match
• Ongoing opportunities for training and professional development

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Human Resources at 573-751-3251 or by email: vacancy@vr.dese.mo.gov

To our applicants with disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact Human Resources at 573-751-3251. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate requested needs. TTY/TDD users: Relay Missouri Service: 573-751-0881.

Notice to Applicants: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas through INS.

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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.