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 Scott County RSB Office located at 106 Arthur Drive, Sikeston, MO.

The Senior Rehabilitation Specialist works under the general supervision of the 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 regardingmedical 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, and interprets medical, psychological,social, educational, and vocational data to determine the consumer's eligibility for services; negotiates, develops, and initiates a rehabilitationprogram and Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), emphasizing the determination and achievement of an appropriate vocational goal through consumerparticipation.
• Manages,as directed,caseserviceneedstoensurequalityandcost-effectiverehabilitation outcomes.
• Utilizesknowledge 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,andparticipateintraining opportunities.
• Exercisesincreasingindependenceandinitiative within established guidelines;receivesgeneralsupervisionfromadistrict supervisor.
• Performsotherrelated work as assigned.

Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibilty for health insurance coverage. Your total compensa ion 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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