Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs in Iowa
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor provides vocational rehabilitation services to disabled individuals in order to facilitate their employment and/or reemployment. Evaluates patients' interests, qualifications, and limitations to develop appropriate employment objectives for them. Being a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor requires a bachelor's/master's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Des Moines
- State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
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Job Description
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) is recruiting to fill a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position at our Army Post Rd., Des Moines, IA field office.
Responsibilities of the position are as follows, with additional duties as assigned:
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor’s provide counseling and guidance to clients, including students, with disabilities that will lead to employment.- Adjustments to disability.
- Vocational testing.
- Test interpretation.
- Occupational information.
- Vocational alternatives.
- Job availability.
- Community resources.
The individual in this role will also work to develop relationships with business industries to connect businesses with IVRS job candidates through on the job trainings and internships and some of this will be accomplished by networking with apprenticeship programs and other resources to advance individuals with disabilities into middle skilled occupations. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will assist with development of jobs that match the employment plan and abilities of the client to secure solid and stable employment for clients.
Market IVRS services to businesses and develop partnerships with employers so that IVRS becomes an integral part of the businesses hiring process, so information can be shared with clients to make informed choices. They will provide job placement services to clients to ensure clients are equipped to obtain and retain employment. Partnerships and education with area employers, Iowa Workforce Development and other resources will be necessary for both client job development and employer development and educating related to diversity and disability consultation services. Research on business background will be delegated to team staff for research to ensure initial and subsequent contacts are professional and focused on employer’s needs.
Eligibility details will also be addressed by the applicant selected. This individual will analyze disability information and determine eligibility or ineligibility for applicants, completing and signing the eligibility certification, along with determining the Significance of Disability. This will occur with collaboration with the office team to develop and review progress on the Individual Plans for Employment (IPE).
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor’s will participate in student Individual Education Plan (IEP)/Transition meetings and develop employment plans within 90 days or being made eligible and released from the waiting list. Employment plans will be developed with the students and candidates that utilize their talents and abilities, considers their interests and preferences, and addresses accommodation needs to minimize barriers to employment within 90 days of eligibility. Services needed for IPE completion will be coordinated to assist the clients in attaining their optional level of employment. This would include assessing the need for assistive technology and enlisting the services of the Assistive Technology (AT) Specialists. The office team and delegates will work to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and individual’s support systems will be involved to maximize support and additional services.
Delegation of case management to the team staff will be necessary, with interpretation of all federal regulations and consistent application of policies required for each decision made. Notes will need communicated or dictated for correspondence and files will need submitted to the team for final closures.
This position will require travel to contact centers, schools, rehabilitation facilities, businesses and other community locations and will also participate in staff meetings, special committees and in-service training activities.
The successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
About Iowa Workforce Development
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is a state agency dedicated to providing exceptional employment services and connecting employers with skilled workers. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and aligning services with workforce demands, IWD offers comprehensive support to job seekers and employers through a statewide network of IowaWORKS Centers.
Benefits
Joining the IWD team and becoming a State of Iowa employee comes with a range of valuable benefits, including:- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off, including nine paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with no cap on the sick leave accrual.
- Prepare for the future with the IPERS retirement package, as well as an additional optional deferred compensation retirement plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Free Life and Long-term Disability Insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage.
- Employee Assistance Programs and Discount Programs for support.
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov .
No applicant for employment with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development can have a current, ongoing overpayment balance with Iowa Workforce Development without a payment plan in place. Select positions will be subject to a criminal background check.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, counseling and guidance, school counseling, mental health counseling, social work, psychology, education, business administration, management, finance, accounting, marketing, or a closely-related field.
- Completion of all coursework of a Master’s Degree program in rehabilitation counseling, pending only completion of an internship for graduation.
- All of the following (a, b, and c): a. One year of full-time work experience in professional vocational rehabilitation counseling services; and b. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in a human services-oriented science which provides a knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of counseling, business administration, management, finance, accounting, marketing, or a closely-related field; and c. Twenty-four semester hours of graduate course work in counseling.
Additional Qualification Requirements
Travel may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
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- State of Utah
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- Freeman Health System
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- Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
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Norfolk, VA
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- State of Maryland
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Baltimore, MD
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- Apogee Solutions
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- Omega Health
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