Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Deaf​/Hard of Hearing Responsibility

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Responsibility

Position at the State of Missouri, Office of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation Services.

Location:

8030 N. Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118
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Salary Range: $49,704.00 - $52,152.00 (base salary; total compensation exceeds stated amount).

Working for Vocational Rehabilitation, you will enjoy a culture of honesty, trust, respect, engagement and collaboration. 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.

• Provides counseling and guidance services to clients, effectively communicating by sign language and manual communication.
• Conducts interviews and gathers medical, psychological, and educational records to determine eligibility for services.
• Completes accurate case documentation using the case management system.
• Arranges appropriate assessments to ascertain client aptitudes, interests, and abilities.
• Prepares and recommends vocational exploration activities with clients to identify realistic vocational goals and develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
• Arranges for provision of rehabilitation services in accordance with approved IPE.
• Instills hope and promotes self‑reliance in clients while assessing progress toward employment.
• Verifies that employment outcomes meet client needs and offers retention support.
• Travels in and around the community and to training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree required in rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, clinical counseling, or clinical social work.
• Bachelor’s degree, incomplete Master’s degree, or Master’s degree in a field other than those listed may be considered with the requirement to attain a Master’s degree or graduate certificate.
• Experience communicating manually with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.

• Fluency in sign language and manual communication systems.
• Prior work experience demonstrating regular attendance, critical thinking, teamwork, and independent task completion, with case management skills.
• Work experience with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to travel in community to meet clients/partners and occasional overnight travel for training around the state.

• Health insurance starting 1st of the month following start date.
• Generous amounts of annual and sick leave each month.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Retirement and deferred savings program with up to 75% match.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and professional development.

If you have questions about this position, please contact Human Resources at  or by email: vacancye.mo.gov.

To applicants with disabilities:
For assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact Human Resources at . Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate requested needs.

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