Rehabilitation Counselor - Deafblind

About the role

State Services for the Blind’s (SSB) mission is to facilitate the achievement of vocational and personal independence by Minnesotans who are blind, low vision, or DeafBlind. We offer a dynamic team-oriented environment where everyone's contribution is key to achieving this mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services to primarily DeafBlind individuals, including youth and adults, ages fourteen (14) and older.
• Partner closely with customers to identify vocational goals, coordinate assessments, develop and implement Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs), and support successful competitive integrated employment outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with employers, service providers, schools, VR team members, and community partners to support customer success.
• Based out of the St. Paul office, require weekly local travel depending on business needs. Monthly travel is also required for meetings or trainings at other locations.
• This position is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Blind Rehabilitation Teaching, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Special Education, School Counseling, or other closely related field as determined by the agency.
• Three (3) years of related work experience providing employment counseling for individuals with Deafblindness/combined hearing and vision loss, Blindness and Vision Loss which demonstrates knowledge of one-to-one counseling, caseload management, development of rehabilitation plans, job placement services, and employment supports that lead to success in finding, keeping, retaining, or advancing in employment.
• Signing skills sufficient to communicate effectively with individuals who are DeafBlind, Low Vision or Blind.
• Experience working with individuals who are DeafBlind, Low Vision or Blind.
• Caseload management experience in a rehabilitation, education, or human services setting.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and insurance OR have other reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of DeafBlindness, including communication modalities such as American Sign Language (ASL), tactile communication, and ProTactile, as well as familiarity with the unique vocational challenges and adaptations needed for individuals with dual sensory loss and/or DeafBlindness.

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Benefits

Resources

• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance