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  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

    West Plains, Missouri United States State of Missouri Full Time $51,624 per Year Nov 23, 2024
    State of Missouri Employer:

    State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow. Ensure a strong foundation today. Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.  No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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    Job Description

    Job Location: 3417 Division Drive, Suite 2, West Plains, MO 65775

    This posting will remain open until filled.

    Why you’ll love this position:

    Working for Vocational Rehabilitation, you will enjoy a culture of honesty, trust, respect and inclusion. The work we do can be life-changing for Missouri citizens with disabilities as we work side-by-side with them in the journey toward employment. Our clients discover that sense of purpose and independence we all desire in life. The opportunities to grow in this position are endless where every day is a learning opportunity. If you find fulfillment in helping others meet life goals, we’d love to have you on our team!

    Ultimately, you guide and counsel individuals with disabilities along the path to employment. You do this through the following activities:

      • Receive referrals and meet with individuals to determine eligibility for services
      • Screen, analyze, and evaluate medical, psychological, vocational, educational, employment, assessments, and other related information to ascertain client aptitude, interest, and abilities.
      • Meet with clients and to develop plans that outline their individual employment goals
      • Use available policy, regulations, and procedures, to guide decision-making
      • Partner with community agencies to organize and provide rehabilitative services
      • Participate in community events, sharing the great work we do here at VR


    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Master’s degree required in rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, clinical counseling, or clinical social work. Starting salary as $51,624
      • Bachelor’s degree, incomplete Master’s degree, or Master’s degree in field other than those listed above may be considered for employment with the requirement to attain a Master’s degree or graduate certificate paid in full by the agency. Starting salary as $49,200. Minimum educational requirements are defined by the Code of Federal Regulations, 361.18(C)(II)(A(1).


    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Prior work experience demonstrating regular attendance, critical thinking, teamwork as well as independent task completion, and case management skills.
    • Ability to travel in community to meet with clients/partners and occasional over-night travel for training around state.


    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 .

    • Health insurance 1 st of the month following start date
    • Generous amounts of annual and sick leave each month
    • 13 paid holidays
    • Retirement and deferred savings programs with up to $75 match
    • Opportunity for distributed work after 1 year of successful employment
    • Ongoing opportunities for training and professional development
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