Rehabilitation Counselor Senior or Career
About the role
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) division is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor to empower Minnesotans with disabilities in preparing for, securing, retaining, advancing in, or regaining competitive integrated employment. This position provides vocational counseling, eligibility determination, assessment, case management, and employment planning services to adults and transition-aged youth. The counselor partners closely with individuals, families, schools, community agencies, employers, and multidisciplinary teams to support informed choice, deliver person-centered rehabilitation services, and promote successful outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Conducting diagnostic interviews
- Developing and implementing Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs)
- Coordinating services with internal and external partners
- Ensuring compliance with federal VR regulations
- Regular documentation, time management, and adherence to agency standards
Work location & schedule
- Based out of the Bloomington office
- Weekly local travel depending on business needs – counselor meets with participants in the community, local businesses, schools, and partner organizations
- Monthly travel required for meetings or trainings at other locations
- Telework eligible – staff are provided with tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment (telework policy could change with notice based on business needs)
- Day Shift, 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday - Friday
- Travel required up to 50% of the time
Minimum qualifications
Rehabilitation Counselor Senior: Master's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Psychology, Education or other closely related field as determined by the agency.
Rehabilitation Counselor Career: Master's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Psychology, Education or other closely related field as determined by the agency AND three (3) years of related work experience providing vocational rehabilitation, employment counseling, or human services case management that includes eligibility determination, assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized employment plans.
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following for all levels:
- Experience providing person-centered vocational guidance and employment counseling
- Experience conducting assessments, gathering medical/psychological/educational documentation, and analyzing vocational implications
- Experience collaborating with schools, employers, community agencies, and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience supporting transition-aged youth
- Incumbent must maintain a valid driver's license and insurance OR have other reliable transportation. Travel arrangements can be made with drivers employed by State Services for the Blind upon request and depending on availability.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience interpreting vocational assessments, testing results, and work-based evaluation data
- Experience delivering transition services to youth with disabilities
- Experience coordinating services across schools, social service agencies, medical/psychological providers, and employment partners
- Knowledge of assistive technology, workplace accommodations, and rehabilitation engineering concepts
- Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
Pay
- Rehabilitation Counselor Senior: $30.76 - $45.26 / hourly; $64,226 - $94,502 / annually
- Rehabilitation Counselor Career: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- 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
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Additional information
- This vacancy is posted at two different levels. Only one position will be filled, dependent on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
- This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
- A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check (criminal, employment records for current/former State employees, employment reference, conflict of interest, driver's license and records).
- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.