Intern - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Summer)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking an intern for the Summer session as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Intern. The intern will work with applicants and consumers of the VR program, assisting with intakes, eligibility determinations, employment plan development, and caseload management under the supervision of a certified VR Counselor.

Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in the upcoming semester (or the immediately

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in upcoming or immediately preceding semester.

Responsibilities

• Assist applicants and consumers of the VR program with intakes; determine eligibility for VR; develop employment plans for eligible consumers; provide overall case management of a caseload; work under a certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.

Job description

Session: Summer

Position Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Intern

Hiring Manager: Sylvia Buboltz

Agency: Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services

Location: Statewide

Minimum Salary: $19.09

APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.

Position Description

The intern will work with applicants and consumers of the State/Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Program. This program assists individuals with disabilities in obtaining community based employment. This intern will work closely with a certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in conducting intakes of applicants; determine eligibility for VR; develop employment plans for eligible consumers; and provide overall case management of a caseload. Completion or enrollment in master's degree level courses in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or related Counseling Degree is expected for this internship.

Completion or enrollment in master's degree level courses in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or related Counseling Degree is expected for this internship.

Qualifications

Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

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