Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern
Listed on 2026-05-31
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Social Work
Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Life Skills Coach/Career Advisor, Youth Development -
Education / Teaching
Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Life Skills Coach/Career Advisor, Youth Development
Multiple internships may be available at any of our office locations.
Approximate length of internship:
Fall, Winter, and Spring semester; total number of hours worked shall not exceed 1,000 hours during the length of internship.
- Observe and complete intake appointments and document in case management system.
- Assist counselors in determining appropriate employment goals and services by providing vocational planning/career counseling.
- Assist counselors with meeting with individuals to discuss progress with their Individualized Plan for Employment and provide vocational guidance and counseling.
- Learn about serving individuals with disabilities and medical aspects of disability.
- Instill hope and promote self-reliance in clients while assessing their progress towards employment.
- Observe and assist with verifying that employment outcome meets the needs of the client and offer retention support.
- Travel in and around the community and to training is required.
- Introductory knowledge and understanding of human behavior as related to personal, social, and vocational adjustment and community resources and conditions under which services are made available to applicants.
- Strong interpersonal skills: i.e. willingness to accept training, direction, and mentoring to learn the duties and perform them independently; maintain successful relationships with other agencies, schools, co-workers, and vendors.
- Ability to be organized, prioritize tasks, maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and communicate clearly, concisely both orally and written.
- Pursuing a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, or a related field.
Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
Experience To Be Gained- Hands‑on experience of working with others and developing stronger interpersonal skills.
- Experience the benefits of empowering people with disabilities through employment.
Human Resources at 573‑751‑3251 or by email: vacancye.mo.gov
To our applicants with disabilities:
For assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact Human Resources at 573‑751‑3251. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate requested needs. TTY/TDD users:
Relay Missouri Service: 573‑751‑0881.
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