Rehabilitation Counselor - Atlantic
About The Position
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS), within Iowa Workforce Development, is hiring a Rehabilitation Counselor for its Atlantic branch office in Atlantic, Iowa. The role provides counseling, coordination, and comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, helping them explore careers, plan for employment, and achieve greater independence through competitive, integrated employment. The counselor works with participants, families, schools, service providers, employers, and workforce organizations to address barriers and build employment opportunities. The position is based at 704 Walnut St Suite 3, Atlantic, Iowa. The schedule is full-time, 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. State of Iowa employees new to the role are expected to start at $27.40 per hour, or $56,992 annually. State employment includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Requirements
- Strong counseling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze information, exercise sound judgment, and clearly document decisions.
- Commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive employment practices.
- Collaborative mindset and comfort working with diverse stakeholders.
- Organizational skills and attention to compliance and timelines.
- Successfully pass a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
- Meet at least one minimum qualification pathway: (1) a degree in a human-services-related field from an accredited four-year college or university, plus one year of graduate-level education and/or full-time professional vocational rehabilitation counseling or human-services work; or (2) a degree in any field from an accredited four-year college or university, plus 24 semester hours of accredited graduate coursework in a specified or closely related field.
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) tailored to 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick leave with no accrual cap, and nine paid holidays.
- IPERS retirement plan and optional deferred compensation savings.
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee assistance and discount programs.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
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Job Type
Full-time
