Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Why You’ll Love This Position

You will experience a culture of support, encouragement, and care for on another and our clients. The work we do is life-changing for Missouri citizens with disabilities, as we collaborate with them on their journey toward employment. Our clients find the sense of purpose and independence we all seek in life. Join our team to find fulfillment in helping others achieve their employment goals!

Responsibilities

• Utilize counseling techniques such as motivational interviewing, active listening, goal-setting; and strengths-based counseling to help individuals clarify career goals and increase readiness for employment.
• Build trusting, supportive relationships that encourage self-advocacy, autonomy, and informed decision-making.
• Conduct individualized assessments to identify interests, skills, barriers, and support needs related to employment.
• Determine eligibility for services by reviewing medical, psychological, and educational records.
• Develop individualized plans for employment with clients.
• Provide guidance and coaching related to job searching, resumes, applications, interviewing, and workplace expectations.
• Support individuals in addressing barriers, to employment, including confidence, work history gaps, accommodations, and adjustment to the workplace.
• Cookordinate with employers, community partners, and support services to create employment opportunities and promote successful job retention.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case notes in compliance with program and funding requirements.
• Draft authorizations for goods and services and complete verification of services before recommending approval for payment.
• Travel within the community and for training is required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required in rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, clinical counseling, or clinical social work.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of social, psychological, and physical aspects of disability.
• Basic knowledge of occupations, including required skills, physical demands, training, and working conditions.
• Basic knowledge of community resources and eligibility for services.
• Basic knowledge of case management methods, documentation and evaluation.
• Basic understanding of occupational and labor market trends.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, schools, colleagues, and vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining an active caseload.
• Communication and intersessional skills: Listening, presenting, and building rapport.

Skills

• Knowledge of counseling techniques.
• Ability to conduct individualized assessments.
• Ability to develop individualized employment plans.
• Ability to provide guidance and coaching.
• Ability to coordinate with employers and community partners.

Benefits

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

Pay

The starting salary is $52,152 for a Master’s degree, and $49,704 for a Bachelor’s degree, incomplete Master’s degree, or Master’s degree in field other than those listed above.

Schedule

Travel within the community and for training is required.