Hybrid Rehabilitation Counselor: Empower Careers

State of Iowa; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

IPERS Retirement Plan

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) within the Iowa Workforce Development agency is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor in Ames, IA to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive, integrated employment. You’ll guide career exploration, planning, and placement while collaborating with families, schools, providers, and employers to remove barriers.

The role requires delivering Pre-Employment Transition Services, developing IPEs, and coordinating services with a focus on

Qualifications

• Degree and experience as required for vocational rehabilitation counseling, per state guidelines.
• Experience coordinating services and developing employment plans for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, coordination, and vocational rehabilitation services.
• Guide participants through career exploration, planning, and placement.
• Develop and implement Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs).
• Coordinate services and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain timely case documentation and stakeholder collaboration.

Skills

Counseling skills

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human-services-related field

Graduate coursework in rehabilitation counseling or related field

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) within the Iowa Workforce Development agency is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor in Ames, IA to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive, integrated employment. You’ll guide career exploration, planning, and placement while collaborating with families, schools, providers, and employers to remove barriers.

The role requires delivering Pre-Employment Transition Services, developing IPEs, and coordinating services with a focus on