Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
South Dakota State Government
Location
Rapid City, SD | United States
Job description
Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 26385
Agency: Department of Human Services
Location: Rapid City
Salary: $24.25 - $26.45 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GH - GI
Closing Date: 03/20/2024
We are seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to work with individuals with disabilities who require vocational rehabilitation services to obtain or maintain employment. This position manages a dedicated caseload of adults and students with disabilities in Rapid City and surrounding areas, travel to assigned territory is required. This position will positively impact the lives of people with disabilities by providing counseling, guidance, encouragement, and hope.
Join the South Dakota State Government team where work/life balance is valued. This is a Full-Time position, 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday with the Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services. For more information on the Department of Human Services, please visit .
Team members with the State of South Dakota are offered:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Dental and vision coverage
- 6% matched pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
- 15 days Vacation Leave
- 14 days Sick Leave
- Paid Family Leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible Schedule
- Reduced Tuition at State Universities
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Position Overview:
A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor provides services to individuals with disabilities who need assistance to obtain or maintain employment. Key job functions consist of making eligibility decisions, developing employment plans, approving services, and providing vocational rehabilitation counseling. Travel will be required to deliver services in the assigned territory. This position is typically 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: - The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a field of study related to vocational rehabilitation or another human services field. The ideal candidate will also have experience and understanding of service options for people with disabilities bachelor's degree in a field of study such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, human services, special education, or similar education;
- high ethical standards and an understanding of client confidentiality; and
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- • Social, economic, and vocational issues impacting individuals with disabilities;
- • Effective techniques for working with people who have a variety of disabilities and want to enter the workforce;
- • Cultural differences when working with people of diverse backgrounds;
- • Disability assessments and their applications;
- • Technology and accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment settings; and
- • Services and resources available in the community for individuals with disabilities.
Skills to:
- • Prepare clear, informative reports;
- • Effectively communicate with people with disabilities;
- • Manage a full caseload of clients in an independent and timely manner; and
- • Work effectively with businesses, service providers, and clients.
Ability to:
- • Understand medical, academic, and vocational reports;
- • Establish effective working relationships with individuals with disabilities, family members, and various professionals;
- • Maintain composure in stressful situations and constructively resolve conflict;
- • Learn counseling techniques used in the vocational rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities;
- • Analyze occupational and labor market data;
- • Collaborate with community resources in development of employment planning; and
- • Use a computerized case management and filing system.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your transcripts and resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
[email protected] "An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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