A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor works with people that have mental or physical disabilities, or people recovering from accidents or major injuries, to help them assess employment options and find job placements. Provides counseling and job search assistance and identifies resources for clients. Works with employers to identify job opportunities and advocates for clients with disabilities.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor-221921 Kansas Department for Children and Families Lawrence, KS Job Details Full-time $50,148.80 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account On-the-job training Parental leave Vision insurance Employee discount Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description
JOB ID 221921
Job posting closes/applications accepted through: Open Until Filled Kansas Department for Children and Families | www.dcf.ks.govVocational Rehabilitation Services Kansas City Region/Lawrence Position Summary & Responsibilities The Kansas Department for Children and Families is hiring innovators and leaders. If you believe people have the capacity to progress, succeed, grow, and do well in life, you can discover your purpose here! Find more than just a job with DCF. You can be part of the growth and opportunity for our team to help serve the individuals and families in your community. Thrive With Us and find your career and purpose! This is an advanced professional counseling position to empower people with disabilities to achieve employment as the avenue to self-sufficiency, independence, inclusion, economic equality, and integration into society. The position supports individuals with disabilities to identify their job-related goals and to develop individual plans for employment. The counselor provides or purchases a comprehensive variety of services, which may include training, physical/mental restoration, assistive technology, supported employment, and job placement. This position also provides significant counseling and guidance to help persons served identify their strengths and abilities; adjust to disability; exercise informed choice; maintain progress through their individual plans; and understand labor market trends and employment opportunities. To view the full job posting and description, please visit www.jobs.ks.gov and search for the job ID found at the top of this posting.
Minimum QualificationsEducation:
• If a degree is required, a copy of a candidate's transcript showing proof must be sent to your recruiter following the interview • A bachelor's degree in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, to indicate a level of competency and skill demonstrating basic preparation in a field of study such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers; and demonstrated paid or unpaid experience, for not less than one year, consisting of— (i) Direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center: or (ii) Direct service or advocacy activities that provide such individual with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities; or (iii) Direct experience in competitive integrated employment environments as an employer, as a small business owner or operator, or in self-employment, or other experience in human resources or recruitment, or experience in supervising employees, training, or other activities. Additional education requirement for minimum
Standards:
Candidates selected under the Minimum Standards will be required to complete additional graduate level courses within five years of their start date, as follows: (minimum of SEVEN graduate courses): Priority to complete: ONE integrated OR TWO separate graduate courses with the primary focus on Theories of Counseling AND Techniques of Counseling Priority to complete (medical and psychosocial aspects): TWO with the individual or combined primary focus on 1) Medical Aspects of Disabilities; 2) Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities; AND 3) Multicultural Issues ONE on Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling ONE on Assessment ONE on Occupational Information OR Job Placement ONE on Case Management AND Rehabilitation Services Standard #3- A master's or doctorate degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Clinical Social Work plus the additional education requirements described below: or Standard #4- A master's or doctorate in one of the following closely related fields, majors or disciplines plus the additional education requirements described below: Behavioral Health Behavioral Science Business Administration Clinical Social Work Counseling Counseling Psychology Disability Studies Education Human Relations Human Resources Human Services Law Management Marriage and Family Therapy Occupational Therapy Psychology Psychometrics Public Administration Rehabilitation Administration/Services Rehabilitation Psychology Social Work Special Education Vocational Assessment/Evaluation Additional education requirements for Standard #3 and #4: Candidates selected under Standards 3 and 4 will be required to complete additional graduate level courses within three years of their employment start date, as follows: One integrated or two separate courses in the Theories of Counseling and the Techniques of Counseling; and One integrated or two separate courses in the Medical Aspects of Disability and the Psychosocial Aspects of Disability.
Minimum Qualifications:
•If a driver's license is required, a copy must be uploaded with your application. • Valid Driver License throughout employment.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements :
Security Clearance:
A background check (KBI - criminal background, welfare fraud, driver's license and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry) is required for all positions with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) as a condition of employment, which may include fingerprinting and FBI check. Security clearance must be obtained prior to employment with DCF. Must maintain security clearance throughout employment.
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate:
A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue -
$50,148.80 annually. Salary may be dependent upon the candidate's qualifications and experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter. E-Verify DCF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on State of Kansas employment opportunities and benefits, visit the State of Kansas Career Portal at www.jobs.ks.gov.
INDKC Pay:
$50,148.80 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Loan forgiveness On-the-job training Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
