Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: Open until filled Required documents (as listed in Qualifications and Required Documents sections) must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Agency Information Kansas Department for Children and Families | www.dcf.

ks.gov Rehabilitation Services Northwest Region / Manhattan About the Position Who can apply: External (anyone) Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Compensation: $50 ,148.

80 annually. Salary may be dependent upon the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Employment Benefits In addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package that is available the first day of employment. All benefits eligible, full-time employees may elect to enroll in: Health Insurance including medical, dental, vision (plus optional partner/dependent coverage at 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 salary *This benefits package represents additional annual compensation.

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Position Summary

& Responsibilities The Kansas Department for Children and Families is hiring innovators and leaders. If you believe people have the capacity to progress, succeed, grow, and do well in life, you can discover your purpose here! Find more than just a job with DCF. You can be part of the growth and opportunity for our team to help serve the individuals and families in your community.

Thrive With Us and find your career and purpose! Conducts in-depth counseling interviews with persons with disabilities to obtain information regarding medical and family history, social functioning, education, work experience, self-perception, attitudes, financial resources, and vocational interests in order to assess each applicant’s employment-related assets and barriers.

Works with the medical community and vocational assessment experts to obtain appropriate medical, psychological, and vocational diagnostic services needed for eligibility determination. Explains agency services, eligibility guidelines, and client’s rights and responsibilities. View the full position description : Qualifications Education: *If a degree is required, a copy of the candidate's transcript showing proof must be sent to your recruiter following the interview * 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 Issues

• ONE on Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling
• ONE on Assessment
• ONE on Occupational Information OR Job Placement
• ONE 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 Health Behavioral Science Business Administration Clinical Social Work Counseling Counseling Psyc