VR Counselor: Empower Disabled Clients to Work

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Paid holidays

Retirement match

Training & development

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a counselor to guide people with disabilities toward meaningful employment in Kansas City. This role requires a Master’s degree and uses motivational interviewing, goal setting, and strengths-based counseling to assess needs and develop tailored employment plans.

The position involves coordinating with employers and partners, maintaining case notes, and traveling within the community for training. A competitive benefits package accompanies the base salary.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the social, psychological, and physical aspects of disability.
• Basic knowledge of occupations, including required skills, physical demands, training, and working conditions.
• Basic knowledge of community resources and eligibility for services.
• Basic knowledge of case management methods, documentation, and evaluation.
• Basic understanding of occupational and labor market trends.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, schools, colleagues, and vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining an active caseload.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Listening, presenting, and building rapport.

Responsibilities

• Utilize counseling techniques such as motivational interviewing, active listening, goal-setting, and strengths-based counseling to help individuals clarify career goals and increase readiness for employment
• Build trusting, supportive relationships that encourage self-advocacy, autonomy, and informed decision-making
• Conduct individualized assessments to identify interests, skills, barriers, and support needs related to employment
• Determine eligibility for services by reviewing medical, psychological, and educational records
• Develop individualized plans for employment with clients
• Provide guidance and coaching related to job searching, resumes, applications, interviewing, and workplace expectations
• Support individuals in addressing barriers to employment, including confidence, work history gaps, accommodations, and adjustment to the workplace
• Coordinate with employers, community partners, and support services to create employment opportunities and promote successful job retention
• Maintain accurate documentation and case notes in compliance with program and funding requirements
• Draft authorizations for goods and services and complete verification of services before recommending approval for payment
• Travel within the community and for training is required

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Case Management

Disability Knowledge

Education

Masters degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field

Job description

State of Missouri is seeking a counselor to guide people with disabilities toward meaningful employment in Kansas City. This role requires a Master’s degree and uses motivational interviewing, goal setting, and strengths-based counseling to assess needs and develop tailored employment plans.

The position involves coordinating with employers and partners, maintaining case notes, and traveling within the community for training. A competitive benefits package accompanies the base salary.