Hybrid Rehabilitation Counselor - Drive Inclusive Employment

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Marshalltown (IA); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

IPERS Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance & Discount

Professional development

Job summary

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) invites applications for a Rehabilitation Counselor position in Marshalltown, IA. The role combines counseling, coordination, and comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to help individuals with disabilities pursue competitive, integrated employment.

The position offers hybrid telework after six months, a full-time schedule, and a base hourly wage of $27.40 with a $56,992 annual equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human-services-related field; one year of graduate-level education and/or full-time work in professional vocational rehabilitation counseling or human services; 24 semester hours in rehabilitation counseling, human resources, school/mental health counseling, social work, psychology, education, or related field equals one year of experience.
• Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in any field and 24 semester hours of graduate coursework in rehabilitation counseling, human resources, school counseling, mental health counseling, social work, psychology, education, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, coordination, and vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.
• Guide participants through career exploration, planning, and placement; collaborate with families, schools, providers, and employers to create pathways to employment.
• Develop Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs) tailored to goals and abilities.
• Coordinate and authorize services to achieve employment goals.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure compliance with regulations and agency policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet timelines and agency goals.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Career planning

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human-services-related field

Graduate-level coursework in rehabilitation counseling or related field

Job description

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) invites applications for a Rehabilitation Counselor position in Marshalltown, IA. The role combines counseling, coordination, and comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to help individuals with disabilities pursue competitive, integrated employment.

The position offers hybrid telework after six months, a full-time schedule, and a base hourly wage of $27.40 with a $56,992 annual equivalent.