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Intern - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Summer)
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What they do
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.
$53,462 / year median in South Dakota
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Intern
•Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Summer)
South Dakota State Government Statewide, SD Posted/Updated:
Today Job Description Session:
Summer Position Title:
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
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Intern Hiring Manager:
Sylvia Buboltz Agency:
Department of Human Services
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Division of Rehabilitation Services Location:
Statewide Minimum Salary:
$19.09
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APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT
(MINIMUM
OF 6 CREDIT HOURS
)
IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.
Position Description:
The intern will work with applicants and consumers of the State/Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Program. This program assists individuals with disabilities in obtaining community based employment. This intern will work closely with a certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in conducting intakes of applicants; determine eligibility for VR; develop employment plans for eligible consumers; and provide overall case management of a caseload. Completion or enrollment in master's degree level courses in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or related Counseling Degree is expected for this internship. Completion or enrollment in master's degree level courses in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or related Counseling Degree is expected for this internship.
Qualifications:
Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.
Apply at:
https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4OW
•Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.
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South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone:
605.773.3148 "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite