Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II - St. George

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II

• St. George FT / PT Status
• Full-Time Salary
• See Position Description Remote Work / In-Office
• In-Office / On-Site Recruiter
• Makenna Powell | makennapowell@utah.gov Application Deadline
• 6/28/2026 Key Responsibilities If you enjoy providing counseling and guidance while assisting individuals with disabilities to obtain employment and independence, this is the job for you!

The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II's to join our Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) team located in St. George, UT. This will allow you to practice the latest techniques in rehabilitation counseling while developing strong partnerships with other agencies and programs to help clients enter or reenter the labor market. Principal Duties The Rehabilitation Counselor II performs the following tasks: Provides counseling services to a combination of general caseload and transition youth, ages 14-24. Provides full performance level vocational counseling and guidance, training and selective job placement services to individuals with disabilities. Partners with the community and provides outreach to vendors to collaborate and coordinate agency activities and facilitate agency goals. Travels weekly to provide outreach to schools, parents, business partners, community partners and training meetings. Exercises a great deal of independent decision making. This position may be under-filled as a Rehabilitation Counselor I or a Rehabilitation Trainee. Rehabilitation Trainee

• BS Degree
• No work related experience
• $20.42. Rehabilitation Counselor I
• BS Degree + 1 year work related experience
• $22.45. Rehabilitation Counselor II
• Masters in VRC or related field + 1 year work related experience
• $24.

66. Qualifications The model applicant for this position is someone who: Has a Bachelors or Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related field of study. Has experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling or providing vocational counseling, employment counseling, job development and placement, career coaching or academic training to individuals with disabilities. Has experience providing direct services to individuals with disabilities. Preference Preference points may be given for the following: Current state of Utah employees. One or more years of professional experience in counseling. About the Role Location

• 965 East 700 South #202 St George, UT, 84770 United States Background Check Required
• You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Drug Test Required
• No Schedule Code
• B•Competitive Career Service Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential.

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Job Stability:

Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.

Career Growth:

Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.

Meaningful Work:

Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.

Supportive Work Environment:

Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support. The Agency The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah's communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here. EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.