Career Outcomes Coach for the Visually Impaired

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for the Blind (IDB) seeks a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to join a team of 10 in northwest Iowa, based in Sioux City. The role involves serving 40–50 adult clients who are blind or have low vision, with training in Des Moines and possible testing out of elements based on skill.

Extensive travel and field work are required to support employment goals. Ideal candidates will have strong counseling skills, be able to interview and assess needs, collaborate with service

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in human service-oriented sciences, education, marketing or business and experience equal to three years of full time professional work;
• OR the equivalent of three years of full-time experience as a rehabilitation counselor or teacher shall be considered as qualifying provided the employee has successfully completed training to meet the certification criteria established by the agency;
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the equivalent of one year of full-time professional work experience for each year of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years.

Responsibilities

• Independently prioritize workload to maximize time, travel across a territory in northwest Iowa, serving 40-50 clients who are blind or low vision.
• Interview clients, gather information from families, ophthalmologists, and employers to determine needs and eligibility.
• Provide counseling and guidance, develop plans, and use assistive tech knowledge to support employment outcomes.
• Develop relationships with employers statewide to help clients obtain, maintain, and advance in employment.

Skills

Interview & observation

Plan development

Documentation

Organization & time management

Counseling

Partnering with service providers

Education

Degree in human service-oriented sciences, education, marketing or business

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

The Department for the Blind (IDB) seeks a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to join a team of 10 in northwest Iowa, based in Sioux City. The role involves serving 40–50 adult clients who are blind or have low vision, with training in Des Moines and possible testing out of elements based on skill.

Extensive travel and field work are required to support employment goals. Ideal candidates will have strong counseling skills, be able to interview and assess needs, collaborate with service