Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern

Multiple internships may be available at any of our office locations.

Approximate length of internship: Fall and Spring semester; t otal number of hours worked shall not exceed 1,000 hours during length of internship.

• Observe and complete intake appointments and document in case management system.
• Assist counselors in determining appropriate employment goals and services by providing vocational planning/career counseling.
• Assist counselors with meeting with individuals to discuss progress with their Individualized Plan for Employment and provide vocational guidance and counseling.
• Learn about serving individuals with disabilities and medical aspects of disability
• Instill hope and promote self-reliance in clients while assessing their progress towards employment.
• Observe and assist with verifying that employment outcome meets the needs of the client and offer retention support.
• Travel in and around the community and to training is required

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Introductory knowledge and understanding of human behavior as related to personal, social, and vocational adjustment and community resources and conditions under which services are made available to applicants.
• Strong interpersonal skills: i.e. willingness to accept training, direction, and mentoring to learn the duties and perform them independently; maintain successful relationships with other agencies, schools, co-workers, and vendors.
• Ability to be organized, prioritize tasks, maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and communicate clearly, concisely both orally and written.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, or a related field.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Experience to be Gained:

• Hands-on experience of working with others and developing stronger interpersonal skills.
• Experience the benefits of empowering people with disabilities through employment

Contact Details - If you have questions please contact:

Human Resources at 573-751-3251 or by email: vacancy@vr.dese.mo.gov

To our applicants with disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact Human Resources at 573-751-3251. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate requested needs. TTY/TDD users: Relay Missouri Service: 573-751-0881.

Notice to Applicants: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas through INS.

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