The WorkForce Development Unit of Minnesota State Services for the Blind is recruiting for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. This position is based in St. Paul and is open to all qualified job seekers.
Job Duties: To plan, authorize, coordinate, and deliver individualized vocational rehabilitation services in partnership with blind, visually impaired and DeafBlind customers, ages 14 and older, who possess substantial impediments to employment to enable them to achieve successful employment. This position participates in all aspects of implementing the mission, position and purpose of the Workforce Development Unit of the State Services for the Blind.
Minimum Qualifications: To qualify, you must have a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a closely-related field (e.g., Rehabilitation Teaching, Employment/Placement Counseling, Counseling and Guidance, Educational Psychology) with graduate-level coursework in each of the following: theories and techniques of counseling; medical/psycho-social aspects of disability; assessment; and occupational information or job placement.
Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in American Sign Language
Salary Range: $ 18.13 - $ 26.47 hourly, $ 37,855 - $ 55,269 annually Travel required
To Apply: Post your resume at
https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting
. The reference number for
this posting is 08DEED000033
You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
Mail to
Dept of Employment and Economic Development,
Attn: Susan Zeches,
1st
National Bank Building,
332 Minnesota Street,
Suite E200,
St. Paul, MN 55101
or fax to 651-297-5343.