Hybrid Rehabilitation Counselor: Empower Careers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

IPERS retirement benefits

Deferred compensation

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance & long-term disability

Employee assistance & discounts

Training & professional development

Job summary

State of Iowa - Executive Branch is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor for the Cedar Rapids office to help individuals with disabilities explore career possibilities and prepare for employment. This role collaborates with families, schools, service providers, and employers to develop individualized plans and address barriers on the path to meaningful work.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with telework after six months, travel to schools and businesses, and a starting wage of $27.40 per

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in a human-services-related field.
• Total of one year of graduate-level education and/or full-time work in professional vocational rehabilitation or related human services field.

Responsibilities

• Meet with participants to understand strengths, interests, abilities, and employment goals.
• Provide vocational counseling and guide through rehabilitation and employment process.
• Develop individualized employment plans with participants and coordinate services.

Skills

Compassionate counseling

Effective communication

Trust-building

Organization & documentation

Collaborative approach

Accessibility & inclusion

Program requirements knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in human-services-related field

Bachelor's degree (any field) + 24 graduate hours in rehabilitation counseling/related field

Job description

State of Iowa - Executive Branch is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor for the Cedar Rapids office to help individuals with disabilities explore career possibilities and prepare for employment. This role collaborates with families, schools, service providers, and employers to develop individualized plans and address barriers on the path to meaningful work.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with telework after six months, travel to schools and businesses, and a starting wage of $27.40 per