Rehabilitation Counselor Senior or Career

• Job
• Location:
  
  Minneapolis
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, may be eligible for some telework
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/07/2026
• Date Posted: 10/01/2026
• Closing Date: 10/14/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes, up to 50% of the time
• Rehabilitation Counselor Senior Salary Range: $30.76 - $45.26 / hourly; $64,226 - $94,502 / annually
• Rehabilitation Counselor Career Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position works in DEED’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) division, which empowers Minnesotans with disabilities to achieve their goals for competitive, integrated employment and career development. You’ll be part of, and contribute to, a lively and energetic team with a positive internal culture that ensures this isn’t just a job – but a career. Together the VRS team makes an impact and creates possibilities that make a real and lasting difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

Share your passion for this work and join the VRS team!

The Rehabilitation Counselor assists individuals with disabilities to increase their vocational, personal, and financial independence by providing vocational counseling and guidance. This position partners with the individual to develop an employment plan that includes the steps needed to obtain and maintain employment and achieve their career goals. This position will provide and coordinate intensive and necessary services for youth and adults.

This position requires travel up to five (5) days per week. The counselor meets with participants in the community, local businesses and partner organizations. Monthly travel is also required for meetings or trainings at other locations.

This position is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This vacancy is posted at two (2) different levels. Only one (1) position will be filled, dependent on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Rehabilitation Counselor Senior:
Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Human Services, Sociology, Education, Social Work, Psychology, or other closely related field as determined by the agency

Rehabilitation Counselor Career:
Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Human Services, Sociology, Education, Social Work, Psychology, or other closely related field as determined by the agency

AND

Three (3) years of direct vocational rehabilitation experience providing employment counseling to individuals with disabilities, demonstrating proficiency in one-to-one counseling, caseload management, developing individualized rehabilitation plans, delivering job placement services, and providing employment supports that help individuals obtain, retain, and advance in employment.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following for all levels:

• Experience managing competing priorities and working in a busy work environment.
• Experience applying judgement to identify supports,…