Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Jobs

Position Location: 112 Jaycee Dr, Hannibal MO 63401

Why You’ll Love This Position:

Working for Vocational Rehabilitation, you will enjoy a culture of honesty, trust, respect and inclusion. The work we do can be life-changing for Missouri citizens with disabilities as we work side-by-side with them in the journey toward employment. Our clients discover that sense of purpose and independence we all desire in life. The opportunities to grow in this position are endless where every day is a learning opportunity. If you find fulfillment in helping others meet life goals, we’d love to have you on our team!

What You’ll Do:

Ultimately, you guide and counsel individuals with disabilities along the path to employment. You do this through the following activities:

• Screen, analyze, and evaluate medical, psychological, vocational, educational, employment, assessments, and other related information to ascertain client aptitude, interest, and abilities.
• Participate in community events, sharing the great work we do here at VR
• Use available policy, regulations, and procedures, to guide decision-making
• Partner with community agencies to organize and provide rehabilitative services
• Meet with clients and to develop plans that outline their individual employment goals
• Receive referrals and meet with individuals to determine eligibility for services

All You Need for Success:

• Prior work experience demonstrating regular attendance, critical thinking, teamwork as well as independent task completion, and case management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree, incomplete Master’s degree, or Master’s degree in field other than those listed above may be considered for employment with the requirement to attain a Master’s degree or graduate certificate paid in full by the agency. Starting salary as $47,664
• Ability to travel in community to meet with clients/partners and occasional over-night travel for training around state.
• Master’s degree required in rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, clinical counseling, or clinical social work. Starting salary as $50,016
  • Bachelor’s degree, incomplete Master’s degree, or Master’s degree in field other than those listed above may be considered for employment with the requirement to attain a Master’s degree or graduate certificate paid in full by the agency. Starting salary as $47,664

More Reasons to Love This Position:

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• Opportunity for remote work after 1 year of successful employment
• Ongoing opportunities for training and professional development
• Generous amounts of annual and sick leave each month
• Retirement and deferred savings programs with up to $75 match
• Health insurance 1st of the month following start date
• 13 paid holidays

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Human Resources at 573-751-3251 or by email: [email protected]

To our applicants with disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact Human Resources at 573-751-3251. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate requested needs. TTY/TDD users: Relay Missouri Service: 573-751-0881.

Notice to Applicants: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas through INS.