Intern - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Summer)

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

Job summary

Department of Human Services - Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired in Sioux Falls is offering an Intern - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position for the Summer session (May–August). The role involves assisting in Employment Skills Training for clients with disabilities and supporting the Employment Skills Instructor with tailored training activities.

Applicants must be a current part-time or full-time student for the upcoming or immediately preceding semester; preference

Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in the upcoming or immediately preceding semester.
• Preference given to South Dakota residents and SD institution students.

Responsibilities

• Assist Employment Skills Instructor with individualized training activities.
• Support in clerical tasks, assembly work, and other activities.
• Participate in the World of Work class covering employer expectations and job search skills.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Enrollment as student (part-time or full-time)

Job 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

• 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

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. 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 and Administration

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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"