Counseling Supervisor

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $23.93 - $40.90 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Makenna Powell | makennapowell@utah.gov | 801-526-4353 Application Deadline – 4/12/2026

Key Responsibilities

The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counseling Supervisor to join our Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) team in the Blanding Office This position will allow you to practice the latest techniques in rehabilitation counseling while developing strong partnerships with other agencies and programs.

Principal Duties

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Supervisor Performs The Following Tasks

• Supervises subordinate personnel that includes: hiring, determining workload, delegating assignments, training, monitoring, evaluating performance and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Develops, evaluates and interprets policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards of the program. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, trains and assists in the implementation of existing and new agency programs and policies.
• Evaluates client's abilities and disabilities.
• Reviews medical, psychological, vocational and educational data to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents or the stress of daily life.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards and guidelines. Monitors and records client's progress to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Develops and implements training material for both individual and agency training.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) or a related field is required.
• At least two (2) years of Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling experience
  
  

About The Role

Location –

544 N 100 E

Blanding, Utah, 84511

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required –

Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
  
  

The Agency

The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah's communities by supporting the economic stability and quality of our workforce. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.

EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.