Senior Rehabilitation Specialist

The Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB), is seeking applications for a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist for the Blind. The base location will be in Jackson County/Kansas City RSB Office located h Street, Kansas City, MO.

The Senior Rehabilitation Specialist works under the general supervision ofthe District Supervisor, but exercises increasing independence and initiative within established agency guidelines.

• Providesrehabilitationcounselingservicesforconsumers within anassigneddistrictofthe state.
• Conducts in-depth interviews of persons with disabilities toobtain information regarding medical and family history, social functioning, education, work experience, self- perception, attitudes, financial resources, and vocational interests.
• Arrangesforand/oradministerspsychologicalteststoascertainconsumer'scognitivelevel,aptitudes,interests,and abilities.
• Collects, analyzes, andinterpretes medical, psychological,social, educational, and vocational data to determine the consumer's eligibility for services; negotiates, develops, and initiates a rehabilitation program and Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), emphasizing the determination and achievement of an appropriate vocational goal through consumer participation.
• Manages,as directed,caseserviceneedstoensurequalityandcost-effectiverehabilitationoutcomes.
• Utilizes knowledge of community resources, and accesses other financial resources (comparable benefit analysis required byfederalregulations) to reduce rehabilitation
• Achieves employment outcomes by implementing the consumer's IPE through authorizing, purchasing, arranging, referring for,and coordinating services, such as physical and mental restoration; educational and vocational training; computer and adaptive equipment; andjobplacement based on capacities and informed consumer
• Contactsemployerstoprovideeducationandassesstheirneeds;developsjobsandcoordinatesplacementofconsumerswith employers.
• Represents the interest of the consumer regarding disability, independence, and employment; serves as a liaison to their family and support systems,community resources,businesses,government agencies,schools,healthcare facilities,physicians,service providers,employers,and others.
• Maintains relationships with other State and community support agencies to ensure wraparound employment services in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Travelsfrequentlytoconducthomevisits,attendmeetingsandplacementfollow-ups with employers,andparticipateintrainingopportunities.
• Exercisesincreasingindependenceandinitiative within established guidelines; receivesgeneralsupervisionfromadistrict supervisor.
• Performsotherrelated work as assigned.

Two or more years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Blind with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

OR

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 24 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following:
Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, Human Resources, Business Administration, Special Education, Psychology, or Social Work; and,

Three or more years of professional experience providing services to and/or advocacy for individuals with disabilities.

(A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the specified fields may substitute for one year of the stated experience.)

OR

Possession of a current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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