[rehab] Rehab Counselor, St. Paul, MN

[Andrews, David B (DEED)]

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REHAB COUNSELOR SR
$ 19.09-$ 27.88 hourly, $ 39,860-$ 58,213 annually
Date Posted:

08/05/2013

Closing Date:

08/12/2013

Hiring Agency:

Employment & Econ Development Dept

Location:

St. Paul

Who May Apply:

Open to all qualified job seekers

Posting Number:

13DEED000110

Employment Conditions:

Permanent, Full-time

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Days of Work:

Monday-Friday , 08:00 AM-04:30 PM

Travel Required:

yes

Job Grouping:

Employment

Classified Status:

Classified


Job Description:

Please note that this is posted concurrent with internal posting.

The position plans, authorizes and coordinates service delivery of individualized vocational rehabilitation (VR) services in partnership with blind and visually impaired and/or deaf/blind customers, ages 14 and older. Counselors work to enable customers who possess substantial impediments to employment to achieve successful employment outcomes. This position participates in all aspects of implementing the mission, position and purpose of the Workforce Development Unit of State Services for the Blind.

Job Duties:

1. Plan and provide individualized placement services needed to facilitate the achievement of the customer's vocational rehabilitation goal.

2. Monitor case services budget that accurately reflects the supports needed by each customer to reach an employment goal.

3. Assess eligibility for services according to federal guidelines and unit policy, minimizing the length of time that passes between the date of application and the date of eligibility determination.

4. Conduct comprehensive assessment of all factors relevant to the development and preparation of the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) in accordance with federal law and unit policy.

5. Working in partnership with the customer, implement and successfully complete Individualized Plan(s) for employment (IPE) resulting in gainful employment.

25% travel within the Metropolitan area.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify, you must have a Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or a closely-related field (e.g., Rehabilitation Teaching, Counseling, Psychology) with graduate-level coursework in counseling theory/techniques.

You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Mail to Dept of Employment and Economic Development, Attn: Sue Zeches, 1st National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200, St. Paul, MN 55101 or FAX to 651-297-5343 or EMAIL to sue.zeches at state.mn.us.



Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of working with individuals who have both a vision and a hearing loss (Deafblind)
Signing Skills

Selection Process:

Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you.

Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It includes contact with the applicant's former employers.

A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on those positions that have access to confidential information and/or private data, handle financial transactions, or enter the homes of our clients. Please note that a Criminal History Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license and record check will be conducted.

How to Apply:

Most State selection processes utilize a resume-based screening process. You will be contacted by agency staff if your background best matches the selection criteria on this job posting. To apply for this position, click the APPLY box found at the bottom of this job announcement. For additional information about the State?s selection process, go to <http://www.careers.state.mn.us/job-tip>.

Anyone with a disability who believes they may need an accommodation should contact the Department of Employment and Economic Development's Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, in advance, so any necessary arrangements can be made. To request an accommodation, email DEED.ODEO at state.mn.us; or call 651-259-7094 (MN Relay 711 or MN Relay 1-800-627-3529).

Contact for More Information:

Sue Zeches, sue.zeches at state.mn.us.

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