Senior Rehab Specialist - Blind Services & Job Placement

State of Missouri; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri, through the Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, seeks a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist for the Blind to deliver counseling, conduct in-depth interviews, and design individualized employment plans for consumers in Sikeston, MO.

The role emphasizes independent operation within agency guidelines, coordination with employers, and wraparound services to help individuals achieve meaningful employment and lasting independence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience.
• Experience providing rehabilitation counseling services to consumers in a public agency setting.
• Ability to conduct in-depth interviews and administer/interpret psychological assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation counseling services for consumers within an assigned district.
• Conduct in-depth interviews to gather medical, social, educational, and vocational information.
• Administer and interpret psychological tests to assess cognitive level and aptitudes.
• Develop and initiate an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) with consumer participation.
• Coordinate services and resources to achieve employment outcomes and wraparound supports.
• Engage employers, assess needs, and coordinate job placements for consumers.
• Liaise with families, community resources, and multiple agencies to support outcomes.
• Travel frequently for home visits, meetings, and follow-ups.

Skills

Rehabilitation counseling

Interviews

Psychological testing

Case management

Job placement

Employer outreach

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of Missouri, through the Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, seeks a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist for the Blind to deliver counseling, conduct in-depth interviews, and design individualized employment plans for consumers in Sikeston, MO.

The role emphasizes independent operation within agency guidelines, coordination with employers, and wraparound services to help individuals achieve meaningful employment and lasting independence.