Rehabilitation Counselor - Marshalltown

State of Iowa•Marshalltown - 50158 - Marshall County, IA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS), within Iowa Workforce Development, is hiring a Rehabilitation Counselor for its Marshalltown branch office. The role provides counseling, coordination, and comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, helping participants explore careers, plan for employment, and find competitive, integrated work. The counselor partners with participants, families, schools, service providers, employers, and workforce organizations to reduce barriers and support independence through employment. The position is based at 101 Iowa Ave., W, STE 200, Marshalltown, Iowa. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Hybrid telework and alternate schedules may be available after six months of employment and completion of training. Statewide travel to schools, rehabilitation facilities, businesses, and community locations is required. New State of Iowa employees are expected to start at $27.40 per hour, $2,192.00 bi-weekly, or $56,992.00 annually. Candidates must meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: a four-year degree in a human-services-related field plus qualifying graduate education and/or full-time professional experience; or a four-year degree in any field plus 24 semester hours of qualifying graduate coursework. The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Requirements

Strong counseling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze information, exercise sound judgment, and document decisions clearly.
Commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive employment practices.
Collaborative mindset and comfort working with diverse stakeholders.
Organizational skills and attention to compliance and timelines.
Pass a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
Meet at least one minimum qualification pathway: (1) graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in a human-services-related field, plus one year of graduate-level education and/or full-time work in professional vocational rehabilitation counseling services or a human services field; qualifying coursework includes rehabilitation counseling, human resources, school counseling, mental health counseling, social work, psychology, education, or a closely related field, with 24 semester hours equaling one year of full-time experience; or (2) graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, plus 24 semester hours of accredited graduate coursework in the listed or closely related fields.

Responsibilities

Deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services to potentially eligible students.
Interview applicants, support teams, and gather medical, psychological, educational, and social information.
Determine eligibility and Significance of Disability classifications.
Develop Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs) based on participants’ goals, interests, and abilities.
Provide counseling and guidance to support informed career decisions and long-term employment success.
Coordinate and authorize services needed to achieve employment goals.
Interpret and consistently apply federal regulations and agency policies across cases.
Maintain accurate and timely case documentation in the case management system.
Collaborate with internal teams to meet compliance standards, timeframes, and agency goals.
Build partnerships with employers, community providers, schools, and workforce organizations.
Educate businesses about disability inclusion and reasonable accommodations.
Develop on-the-job training, work-based learning, and apprenticeship opportunities.
Collaborate with the Iowa Workforce Development Business Engagement Team on employer outreach.
Support job carving and customized employment aligned with participant strengths and goals.
Travel statewide to schools, rehabilitation facilities, businesses, and community locations.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development activities.