Vocational rehabilitation counselor

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Job ID: 26497
Agency: Department of Human Services - Rehabilitation Services
Location: Sioux Falls
Salary: $24.25 - $26.45 per hour, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: GH
Closing Date: 04/01/2024

A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor provides services to individuals with disabilities who need assistance to obtain or maintain employment.

Key job functions consist of:

• making eligibility decisions;
• developing employment plans;
• approving services; and
• providing vocational rehabilitation counseling.

Travel will be required to deliver services in the assigned territory. This position is typically 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday.

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Human Services - Rehabilitation Services. For more information on the Department of Human Services, please visit

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A bachelor’s degree in a field of study related to vocational rehabilitation or another human services field, as well as experience and understanding of service options for people with disabilities.

Knowledge of:

• social, economic, and vocational issues impacting individuals with disabilities;
• effective techniques for working with people who have a variety of disabilities and want to enter the workforce;
• cultural differences when working with people of diverse backgrounds;
• disability assessments and their applications;
• technology and accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment settings; and
• services and resources available in the community for individuals with disabilities.

Skill to:

• prepare clear, informative reports;
• effectively communicate with people with disabilities;
• manage a full caseload of clients in an independent and timely manner; and
• work effectively with businesses, service providers, and clients.

Ability to:

• understand medical, academic, and vocational reports;
• establish effective working relationships with individuals with disabilities, family members, and various professionals;
• maintain composure in stressful situations and constructively resolve conflict;
• learn counseling techniques used in the vocational rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities;
• analyze occupational and labor market data;
• collaborate with community resources in development of employment planning; and
• use a computerized case management and filing system.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

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You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
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