JOB ID 214620
Kansas Department for Children and Families | www.dcf.ks.gov
Rehabilitation Services
Northeast Region / Topeka Service Center
Position Summary & Responsibilities
The Kansas Department for Children and Families is hiring innovators and leaders. If you believe people have the capacity to progress, succeed, grow, and do well in life, you can discover your purpose here! Find more than just a job with DCF. You can be part of the growth and opportunity for our team to help serve the individuals and families in your community. Thrive With Us and find your career and purpose!
The Rehabilitation Services Counselor will provide advanced professional counseling to empower people with disabilities to achieve employment as the avenue to self-sufficiency, independence, inclusion, economic equality, and integration into society; supports individuals with disabilities to identify their job-related goals and to develop individual plans for employment; provides or purchases a comprehensive variety of services, which may include training, physical/mental restoration, assistive technology, supported employment and job placement; provides significant counseling and guidance to help persons served identify their strengths and abilities, adjust to disability, exercise informed choice, maintain progress through their individual plans, and understand labor market trends and employment opportunities.
View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/POSITION#K0234706.pdf
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications*: A bachelor’s degree in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, to indicate a level of competency and skill demonstrating basic preparation in a field of study such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers; and demonstrated paid or unpaid experience, for not less than one year, consisting of—
i. Direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center: or
ii. Direct service or advocacy activities that provide such individual with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities; or
iii. Direct experience in competitive integrated employment environments as an employer, as a small business owner or operator, or in self-employment, or other experience in human resources or recruitment, or experience in supervising employees, training, or other activities.
Additional education requirement for minimum Standards: Candidates selected under the Minimum Standards will be required to complete additional graduate level courses within five years of their employment start date, as follows: (minimum of SEVEN graduate courses):
Standard #3- A master’s or doctorate degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Clinical Social Work plus the additional education requirements described below: or
Standard #4- A master’s or doctorate in one of the following closely related fields, majors or disciplines plus the additional education requirements described below:
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Science
Business Administration
Clinical Social Work
Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Disability Studies
Education
Human Relations
Human Resources
Human Services
Law
Management
Marriage and Family Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Psychology
Psychometrics
Public Administration
Rehabilitation Administration/Services
Rehabilitation Psychology
Social Work
Special Education
Vocational Assessment/Evaluation
Additional education requirements for Standard #3 and #4: Candidates selected under Standards 3 and 4 will be required to complete additional graduate level courses within three years of their employment start date, as follows:
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
· Security Clearance: A background check (KBI - criminal background, welfare fraud, driver's license and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry) is required for all positions with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) as a condition of employment, which may include fingerprinting and FBI check. Security clearance must be obtained prior to employment with DCF. Must maintain security clearance throughout employment.
· Tax Clearance: Candidates offered employment in a State of Kansas position will need to apply for a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days of being offered a position. For more information, visit the KDOR Tax Clearance Request Information page at https://www.ksrevenue.gov/taxclearance.html.
Compensation:
$49,649.60 annually
Veteran's Preference:
How to Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference: https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/veterans-preference.
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference at the following link: https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disability-hiring-preference
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
E-Verify
DCF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
For more information on State of Kansas employment opportunities and benefits, visit the State of Kansas Career Portal at www.jobs.ks.gov.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $49,649.60 per year
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Schedule:
Work Location: In person