NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Rehabilitation Counselor - Storm Lake
Storm Lake - 50588 - Buena Vista County, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$56K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor for the Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services in Storm Lake, IA. The role involves providing pre-employment transition services to students with disabilities, determining eligibility for services, and developing employment plans to assist individuals in achieving sustainable employment.
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Responsibilities
Identify and provide Pre-Employment Transition Services to potentially eligible students
Identify and connect appropriate individuals with disabilities to services
Interviews applicants and applicant's support team, and contacts various sources to procure medical, psychological, social, and educational information
Explains rights, responsibilities, and scope of services to individuals with disabilities
Analyze disability information and determine applicant eligibility or ineligibility
Complete eligibility certification
Analyze disabilities and determine Significance of Disability classifications
Provide counseling and guidance to assist the eligible individual identify the primary employment factors; explore short- and long-term goals; research and explore various options, and consider the pros and cons of these options to make an informed choice leading to long-term, sustainable employment
Delegate research on employment needs to team staff
Develop employment plans that address disability issues, barriers to employment, interests, preferences, abilities and accommodation need to maximize the potential of the individuals served
Follow and interpret federal regulations in all decision making and apply policies consistently to all cases
Provide and/or coordinate services needed to achieve the employment goal
Work collaboratively with a team to achieve statewide, agency, and office goals for serving individuals with disabilities
Consult and provide technical assistance to community rehabilitation providers and other stakeholders who facilitate employment services
Document case notes in a timely manner, providing an adequate rationale for purpose, decisions and next steps
Enter services and other required supporting documentation into the case management system
Review case management system for completeness and accuracy
Work collaboratively with a team on case management tasks to meet required time frames and compliance standards
Develop partnerships and consult with businesses and industries about strategies and services to create opportunities for on-the-job training, work-based learning opportunities, and/or job placement that allow individuals with disabilities to work at maximum potential
Provide education and training to businesses about disability inclusion
Network with apprenticeship programs and other resources to advance individuals with disabilities in employment
Carve jobs in competitive integrated employment that match individual abilities and employment plan goals
Collaborate with the Iowa Workforce Development Business Engagement Team, and other resources for job development and employer development
Counsel individuals with disabilities on employer expectations and business needs
Identify necessary reasonable accommodations to enhance individuals' ability to perform work
Travel to schools, rehabilitation facilities, businesses, and other community locations
Participate in staff meetings, committees, conferences, training, and other activities
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in a human-services-related field; and a total of one year of graduate-level education and/or full-time work in professional vocational rehabilitation counseling services or human services field, where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in rehabilitation counseling, human resources, school counseling, mental health counseling, social work, psychology, education, or a closely-related field equals one year of full-time experience
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field; and a total of twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in rehabilitation counseling, human resources, school counseling, mental health counseling, social work, psychology, education, or a closely-related field
The successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety
Benefits
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off, including nine paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with no cap on sick leave accrual.
Prepare for the future with the IPERS retirement package, as well as an additional optional deferred compensation retirement plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Free Life and Long-term Disability Insurance with the option of purchasing additional coverage.
Employee Assistance Programs and Discount Programs for support.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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