Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
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Job Posting* Job Posting Closes: Open until filled.* Position Location: Negotiable between the Colby and Goodland DCF Service Centers.Department for Children and FamiliesNorthwest Regionwww.dcf.ks.govAbout the Position* Who can apply: Anyone (External)* Classified/Unclassified Service:Unclassified* Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time* Regular/Temporary: Regular* Work Schedule: M-F, 8-5* Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes* Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes* Search Keywords: Vocational Rehabilitation, Human Services CounselorCompensation:* Annual Salary: $49,649.60Employment BenefitsIn addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package. All benefit eligible, full-time employees receive:* Health Insurance including medical; dental; vision (plus optional partner/dependent coverage @ reduced cost)* Creation of and contribution to your, personal KPERS defined Retirement benefit* 9-10 paid, annual holidays* 12 paid, annual vacation days* 12 paid, annual sick days* 1 paid Discretionary Day* Your personal life insurance policy equal to 150% of your starting salaryThis benefits package represents additional annual compensation.Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…Position Summary & ResponsibilitiesAs a Human Services Counselor in the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Unit, you will provide advanced professional counseling to empower people with disabilities to achieve employment as the avenue to self-sufficiency, independence, inclusion, economic equality, and integration into society.The position supports individuals with disabilities to identify their job-related goals and to develop individual plans for employment. The counselor provides or purchases a comprehensive variety of services, which may include training, physical/mental restoration, assistive technology, supported employment, and job placement.This position also provides significant counseling and guidance to help persons served identify their strengths and abilities; adjust to disability; exercise informed choice; maintain progress through their individual plans; and understand labor market trends and employment opportunities.To view full position description, please click this link: Minimum Qualifications:* Minimum Standard Requirements: A bachelor's degree in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, to indicate a level of competency and skill demonstrating basic preparation in a field of study such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers; and demonstrated paid or unpaid experience, for not less than one year, consisting of-(i) Direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center: or(ii) Direct service or advocacy activities that provide such individual with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities; or(iii) Direct experience in competitive integrated employment environments as an employer, as a small business owner or operator, or in self-employment, or other experience in human resources or recruitment, or experience in supervising employees, training, or other activities* Additional education requirement for minimum Standards: Candidates selected under the Minimum Standards will be required to complete additional graduate level courses within five years of their employment start date, as follows: (minimum of SEVEN graduate courses):Priority to complete: ONE integrated OR TWO separate graduate courses with the primary focus on Theories of Counseling AND Techniques of Counseling* Priority to complete (medical and psychosocial aspects): TWO with the individual or combined primary focus on 1) Medical Aspects of Disabilities; 2) Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities; AND 3) Multicultural IssuesONE on Foundations of Rehabilitation CounselingONE on AssessmentONE on Occupational Information OR Job PlacementONE on Case Management AND Rehabilitation Services* Standard #3- A master's or doctorate degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Clinical Social Work plus the additional education requirements described below: or* Standard #4- A master's or doctorate in one of the following closely related fields, majors or disciplines plus the additional education requirements described below:* Behavioral HealthBehavioral ScienceBusiness AdministrationClinical Social WorkCounselingCounseling PsychologyDisability StudiesEducationHuman RelationsHuman ResourcesHuman ServicesLawManagementMarriage and Family TherapyOccupational TherapyPsychologyPsychometricsPublic AdministrationRehabilitation Administration/ServicesRehabilitation PsychologySocial WorkSpecial EducationVocational Assessment/Evaluation* Additional education requirements for Standard #3 and #4: Candidates selected under Standards 3 and 4 will be required to complete additional graduate level courses within three years of their employment start date, as follows:* One integrated or two separate courses in the Theories of Counseling and the Techniques of Counseling; and* One integrated or two separate courses in the Medical Aspects of Disability and the Psychosocial Aspects of Disability.* Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:* Security Clearance: A background check (KBI - criminal background, welfare fraud, driver's license and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry) is required for all positions with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) as a condition of employment, which may include fingerprinting and FBI check. Security clearance must be obtained prior to employment with DCF.Recruiter Contact Information* Name: Janessa Schuetz* Email: ...@ks.gov* Phone: 785-###-####Job Application Process* First Sign in or register as a New User.* Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.* Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.* Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.* Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.* Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.* Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page* Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications pageHelpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: How to Apply for a Job - Instructions and How to Search for a Job - Instructions Required Documents for this Application to be CompleteUpload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page* Transcripts* DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application* Cover Letter* ResumeHelpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents and Save Tax Clearance Certificate as a PDF How to Claim Veterans PreferenceVeterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran ; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.Learn more about claiming Veteran's PreferenceHow to Claim Disability Hiring PreferenceApplicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference at the following link: Disability Hiring Preference | Kansas Department of Administration (ks.gov)Equal Employment OpportunityThe State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.