Intern - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Summer)

Sdsoybean; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An internship at the SD Rehabilitation Center for the Blind will provide hands-on experience as a rehabilitation teaching assistant in the Employment Skills Training program, helping clients with disabilities build confidence, job skills, and readiness for employment in Sioux Falls. The position runs from May to August, and applicants must be enrolled as a student.

Preference is given to South Dakota residents, with coursework in rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, or adult

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.
• Preference will be given to South Dakota residents and students of South Dakota institutions.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Work as a rehabilitation teaching assistant in the Employment Skills Training program.
• Assist in the skills of blindness training area when needed.
• Aid the Employment Skills Instructor with individualized training activities for clients with disabilities.
• Assist with clerical tasks, assembly work, and the weekly World of Work class.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Enrolled student in college/university/technical institute

Job description

Intern - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Summer) - 37867

19.09 - 19.09 US per hour

Posted 3 days ago

Description

Session:Summer (May - August)
Position Title:Intern - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Hiring Manager: Cherie Gerry
Agency:Department of Human Services - Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired
Location: Sioux Falls
Minimum Salary: $19.09

Position Description:
An intern at the SD Rehabilitation Center for the Blind will work as a rehabilitation teaching assistant in the Employment Skills Training program and may assist in the skills of blindness training area when needed. The intern will assist the Employment Skills Instructor with individualized training activities that help clients with disabilities build confidence, develop job skills, and prepare for employment. Duties may include assisting with clerical tasks, assembly work, other individualized work activities, and the weekly World of Work class covering employer expectations, job search strategies, interviewing, and other employment skills. The ideal candidate is interested in rehabilitation counseling, human services, special education, psychology, or adult education. Experience working with people with disabilities is beneficial but not required.

Preference will be given to South Dakota residents and students of South Dakota institutions. Consideration will be given to those with specific coursework in the following areas: rehabilitation counseling, special education, social work, psychology, counseling, adult education, and/or knowledge of blindness or disabilities. The candidate needs to have computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

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.

Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.