Job Summary - Why you'll love this position
Multiple internships may be available at any of our office locations.
Approximate length of internship : spring and summer semester; total number of hours worked shall not exceed 1,000 hours during length of internship.
Responsibilities - What you'll do
- 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
Qualifications - All you need for success
To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills :
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.Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
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 employmentContact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact :
Contact Details - If you have questions please contact :
Human Resources at 573-751-3251 or by email : vacancy@vr.dese.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.
Notice to Applicants : Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas through INS.
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