Rehabilitation Counselor or Senior Rehabilitation Counselor

the South Dakota State Government • Chamberlain, SD

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation or human service field of people
• Experience and understanding of service options for people with disabilities
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) - to be eligible for Senior Rehabilitation Counselor level
• Knowledge of social, economic, and vocational issues impacting individuals with disabilities
• Knowledge of effective techniques for working with people who have a variety of disabilities and want to enter the workforce
• Knowledge of cultural differences when working with people of diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of disability assessments and their applications
• Knowledge of technology and accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment settings
• Knowledge of services and resources available in the community for individuals with disabilities
• Skills to prepare clear, informative reports
• Skills to effectively communicate with people with disabilities
• Skills to manage a full caseload of clients in an independent and timely manner
• Skills to work effectively with businesses, service providers, and clients
• Ability to understand medical, academic, and vocational reports
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals with disabilities, family members, and various professionals
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and constructively resolve conflict
• Ability to learn counseling techniques used in the vocational rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities
• Ability to analyze occupational and labor market data
• Ability to collaborate with community resources in development of employment planning
• Ability to use a computerized case management and filing system
• Resume attached
• Eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• Complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9
• Complete employment eligibility verification using E-Verify upon hire

Responsibilities

• Making eligibility decisions
• Developing employment plans
• Approving services
• Providing vocational rehabilitation counseling
• Delivering services in the assigned territory

Benefits

• 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
• 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
• Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
• Employee Wellness Program
• Continued Education/Training Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level