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Kansas Department for Children and Families Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Overland Park, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12688539
Agency: Kansas Department for Children and Families Kansas City Region- Overland Park, KS About the Position: Who can apply: Anyone Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, Day Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans\' Preference Eligible: Yes Search Keywords: Vocational, Counselor, Counseling, Rehabilitation Compensation: \$ 47,257.60
Employment Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Fitness Centers in select locations
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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Position Summary & Responsibilities: Position Summary: This is advanced professional counseling to empower people with disabilities to achieve employment as the avenue to self-sufficiency, independence, inclusion, economic equality, and integration into society. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
The position supports individuals with disabilities to identify their job-related goals and to develop individual plans for employment. The counselor provides or purchases a comprehensive variety of services, which may include training, physical/mental restoration, assistive technology, supported employment, and job placement. This position also provides significant counseling and guidance to help persons served identify their strengths and abilities; adjust to disability; exercise informed choice; maintain progress through their individual plans; and understand labor market trends and employment opportunities.
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Qualifications: Education:
In accordance with federal regulations and State Plan requirements, the minimum qualifications are- Bachelor\'s Degree.
Standard 1: A current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor designation; or\ Standard 2: A masters or doctorate degree in Rehabilitation Counseling; or\ Standard 3: A masters or doctorate degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Clinical Social Work plus the additional education requirements described below: or\ Standard 4: A masters or doctorate in any discipline with one of the following majors plus the additional education requirements described below:
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Science
Business Administration
Disability Studies
Human Relations
Human Resources
Human Services
Marriage and Family Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Public Administration
Rehabilitation Administration/Services
Social Work
Special Education
Vocational Assessment/Evaluation
Additional education requirements for Standards 3 and 4: Candidates selected under Standards 3 and 4 will be required to complete additional graduate level courses within three years of their employment start date, as follows:
One integrated or two separate courses in the Theories of Counseling and the Techniques of Counseling; and
One integrated or two separate courses in the Medical Aspects of Disability and the Psychosocial Aspects of Disability.\ In areas o the state where it is difficult to recruit individuals who meet these requirements, such as rural and frontier regions, KRS may hire the best qualified candidate with the approval of the Director and on the condition that the individual agrees to meet the masters degree standard within five years of the employment start date.
Staff who must meet additional educational requirements will have professional development plans.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements : A background check (KBI criminal background, welfare fraud, drivers license, and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry) is required prior to offer and includes fingerprinting and FBI check.