Senior Rehab & Job Development Specialist for Blind

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Rehabilitation Specialist (Job Development Specialist) within the State of Missouri’s Family Support Division focuses on creating employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals. Base location is negotiable based on applicant and capacity, with two listed Missouri office sites.

The role includes training staff, advising employers, and maintaining statewide job listings, while coordinating with vocational rehabilitation counselors to enhance placement and client

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in rehabilitation counseling, job placement, rehabilitation teaching, vocational counseling and guidance, or related areas.
• Graduate study may substitute for one year of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Survey placement possibilities for blind/VI individuals and analyze processes for adaptations.
• Develop employment opportunities statewide through employer contacts.
• Provide training for counselors on making effective placement contacts and developing job skills.
• Serve as resource for counselors on employment possibilities and rehab plans.
• Demonstrate accessible equipment to enable blind/VI individuals to perform job duties.
• Work with employers to illustrate abilities of blind/VI workers.
• Establish an automated statewide listing of available jobs.
• Maintain case records and employer contact files.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Skills

Job development

Employer outreach

Counseling & guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in job placement/rehab counseling/etc.

Job description

The Senior Rehabilitation Specialist (Job Development Specialist) within the State of Missouri’s Family Support Division focuses on creating employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals. Base location is negotiable based on applicant and capacity, with two listed Missouri office sites.

The role includes training staff, advising employers, and maintaining statewide job listings, while coordinating with vocational rehabilitation counselors to enhance placement and client