Rehabilitation Counselor or Senior Rehabilitation Counselor

Rehabilitation Counselor or Senior Rehabilitation Counselor

We are looking for a Rehabilitation Counselor or Senior Rehabilitation Counselor to join the Department of Human Services – Division of Rehabilitation Services in South Dakota. The position is full‑time, 40 hours per week, located in Chamberlain or Mitchell, SD. Salary ranges from $25.27 to $31.31 per hour based on qualifications, and the position falls under Pay Grade H or I.

Job Summary
A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor provides services to individuals with disabilities who need assistance to obtain or maintain employment. Key job functions include 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 a day, Monday through Friday.

The Ideal Candidate Have: A baccalaureate degree in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation or a human services field. Experience and understanding of service options for people with disabilities is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability

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

• Skills to prepare clear, informative reports; effectively communicate with people with disabilities.
• Manage a full caseload of clients in an independent and timely manner.
• 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.
• Use a computerized case management and filing system.

Benefits

• 15 days / 120 Hours of Vacation Leave (1.25 days per week)
• 14 days / 112 Hours of Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance with $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Flexible benefits – Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
• Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
• Reduced tuition for in‑state colleges/universities
• Employee Wellness Program
• Continued Education / Training Opportunities

Additional Information

• This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
• If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application.
• 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 uses E‑Verify.
• Must apply online: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Emails or resumes submitted by mail are not accepted.
• Contact:
  South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources – , careers.us. For more information consult .

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"