Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Job Location: 613 E. Kearney Street, Springfield, MO 65803 The salary listed in this description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years‑of‑service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed the salary range listed above. Why You’ll Love This Position You will experience a culture of support, encouragement, and care for people and our clients. The work we do is life‑changing for Missouri citizens with disabilities, collaborating with them on their journey toward employment. Our clients find the sense of purpose and independence we all seek in life. Join our team to find fulfillment in helping others achieve their employment goals! Ultimately, you guide and counsel individuals with disabilities along the path to employment through the following activities: Utilize counseling techniques such as motivational interviewing, active listening, goal‑setting, and strengths‑based counseling to help individuals clarify career goals and increase readiness for employment. Build trusting, supportive relationships that encourage self‑advocacy, autonomy, and informed decision‑making. Conduct individualized assessments to identify interests, skills, barriers, and support needs related to employment. Determine eligibility for services by reviewing medical, psychological, and educational records. Develop individualized plans for employment with clients. Provide guidance and coaching related to job searching, resumes, applications, interviewing, and workplace expectations. Support individuals in addressing barriers to employment, including confidence, work history gaps, accommodations, and adjustment to the workplace. Coordinate with employers, community partners, and support services to create employment opportunities and promote successful job retention. Maintain accurate documentation and case notes in compliance with program and funding requirements. Draft authorizations for goods and services and complete verification of services before recommending approval for payment. Travel within the community and for training is required. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree required in rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, clinical counseling, or clinical social work. Starting salary: $52,152. Bachelor’s degree, incomplete master’s degree, or master’s degree in a field other than those listed above may be considered for employment with the requirement to attain a master’s degree or graduate certificate. Starting salary: $49,704. Minimum educational requirements are defined by the Code of Federal Regulations, 36‑1.18(C)(II)(A(1). Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic knowledge of social, psychological, and physical aspects of disability. Basic knowledge of occupations, including required skills, physical demands, training, and working conditions. Basic knowledge of community resources and eligibility for services. Basic knowledge of case management methods, documentation and evaluation. Basic understanding of occupational and labor market trends. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, schools, colleagues, and vendors. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining an active caseload. Communication and intersessional skills: Listening, presenting, and building rapport. Benefits Health insurance 1st of the month following start date. Generous amounts of annual and sick leave each month. 13 paid holidays. Retirement and deferred savings programs with up to $75 match. Ongoing opportunities for training and professional development. The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator that provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more. If you have questions about this position, please contact: Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email: View email address on click.appcast.io. To our applicants with disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate requested needs. TTY/TDD users: Relay Missouri Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Notice to Applicants: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas through INS. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Missouri