Senior Rehabilitation Specialist

State-of-Missour; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri's Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB), invites applications for a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist for the Blind based at the Jackson County/Kansas City RSB Office.

The Senior Rehabilitation Specialist provides rehabilitation counseling, conducts in-depth assessments, develops IPE plans, coordinates services, and collaborates with employers to create job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Blind in Missouri.
• Bachelor’s degree with 24 credits in Counseling, Rehabilitation, Disability Studies, HR, Business, Psychology or Social Work; Master’s degree may substitute for experience.
• Certification: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) preferred or required by the agency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth interviews to gather medical, social, educational and vocational data.
• Develop and implement Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) and coordinate services.
• Assist employers by educating and placing clients in suitable roles.
• Liaise with family, community resources and service providers to ensure wraparound services.

Skills

Rehabilitation counseling

Interviewing

Case management

Employer liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 24 credit hours in Counseling/Rehabilitation/Disability Studies

Master’s degree in Counseling or related field (substitutes for 1 year experience)

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)

Job description

The Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB), is seeking applications for a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist for the Blind. The base location will be in Jackson County/Kansas City RSB Office located at 615E. 13th Street, Kansas City, MO.

The Senior RehabilitationSpecialist works under thegeneral supervision ofthe District Supervisor, but exercises increasing independence and initiative within established agency guidelines.

• Providesrehabilitationcounselingservicesforconsumers within anassigneddistrictofthe state.
• Conducts in-depth interviews of persons with disabilities toobtain information regarding medical and family history, social functioning, education, work experience, self- perception, attitudes, financial resources, and vocational interests.
• Arrangesforand/oradministerspsychologicalteststoascertainconsumer'scognitivelevel,aptitudes,interests,andabilities.
• Collects, analyzes, andinterpretes medical, psychological,social, educational, andvocational data todetermine theconsumer's eligibility for services; negotiates, develops, and initiates a rehabilitationprogram and Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), emphasizing the determinationand achievementof an appropriate vocational goal through consumerparticipation.
• Manages,asdirected,caseserviceneedstoensurequalityandcost-effectiverehabilitationoutcomes.
• Utilizesknowledge ofcommunity resources, andaccesses other financial resources (comparable benefitanalysis required byfederalregulations) to reduce rehabilitation
• Achieves employmentoutcomes by implementing the consumer's IPE through authorizing, purchasing, arranging, referring for,and coordinating services, such as physical and mental restoration; educationaland vocational training; computer and adaptive equipment; andjobplacement based on capacities and informed consumer
• Contactsemployerstoprovideeducationandassesstheirneeds;developsjobsandcoordinatesplacementofconsumerswith employers.
• Represents theinterest of theconsumer regarding disability, independence, and employment; serves as a liaison to their family and support systems,communityresources,businesses,governmentagencies,schools,healthcarefacilities,physicians,serviceproviders,employers,and others.
• Maintainsrelationships with other State andcommunity support agencies to ensure wraparound employment services inaccordance with federal guidelines.
• Travelsfrequentlytoconducthomevisits,attendmeetingsandplacementfollow-ups with employers,andparticipateintrainingopportunities.
• Exercisesincreasingindependenceandinitiative within established guidelines; receivesgeneralsupervisionfromadistrict supervisor.
• Performsotherrelated work as assigned.

Two or more years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Blind with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

OR

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 24 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, Human Resources, Business Administration, Special Education, Psychology, or Social Work; and,

Three or more years of professional experience providing services to and/or advocacy for individuals with disabilities.

(A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the specified fields may substitute for one year of the stated experience.)

OR

Possession of a current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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