Rehabilitation Counselor - Clinton

Rehabilitation Counselor

Make an Impact. Empower Careers. Strengthen Communities.

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor to join our team at our Vocational Rehabilitation branch office in Clinton, Iowa. This role is more than a job—it is an opportunity to partner with individuals with disabilities as they build meaningful, sustainable employment and greater independence.

• Location:
  
  240 N Bluff Blvd. Suite 102, Clinton, IA
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Work Flexibility:
  Hybrid telework and alternate schedules available after six months of employment and training has been completed.

As a Rehabilitation Counselor, you will provide counseling, coordination, and comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. You will guide participants through career exploration, planning, and placement while collaborating with families, schools, providers, and employers to remove barriers and create pathways to competitive, integrated employment.

• Deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services to potentially eligible students
• Interview applicants and support teams; gather medical, psychological, educational, and social information
• Determine eligibility and Significance of Disability classifications
• Develop Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs) tailored to each participant’s goals, interests, and abilities
• Provide counseling and guidance to support informed career decisions and long-term employment success
• Coordinate and authorize services necessary to achieve employment goals
• Interpret and apply federal regulations and agency policies consistently across cases
• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation within the case management system
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet compliance standards, time frames, and agency goals

• Build partnerships with employers, community providers, schools, and workforce organizations
• Educate businesses on disability inclusion and reasonable accommodations
• Develop on-the-job training, work-based learning, and apprenticeship opportunities
• Collaborate with the Iowa Workforce Development Business Engagement Team for employer outreach
• Support job carving and customized employment aligned with participant strengths and goals

• Travel statewide to schools, rehabilitation facilities, businesses, and community locations
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
• Successfully complete a criminal background check through the Iowa Department of Public Safety

• Strong counseling, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze information, exercise sound judgment, and document decisions clearly
• Commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive employment practices
• Collaborative mindset and comfort working with diverse stakeholders
• Organizational skills and attention to compliance and timelines

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) operates within Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve independence through employment. IWD is a statewide agency focused on connecting job seekers with opportunities and supporting employers in building strong, skilled work forces.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation, sick leave (no accrual cap), and nine paid holidays
• IPERS Retirement Plan plus optional deferred compensation savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance & Discount Programs
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• All of the following (a) and (b): (a) Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in a human‑services‑related field; and (b) A total of one year of graduate‑level education and/or full‑time work…