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The Kansas Department for Children and Families Services (DCF) currently has 3 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor positions located in our Overland Park Service Center. The salary for this position is $41,845.44/annually.
This position: This is 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. The position supports individuals with disabilities to identify their job-related goals and to develop individual plans for employment. The counselor provides or purchases a comprehensive variety of services, which may include training, physical/mental restoration, assistive technology, supported employment, and job placement. This position also 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.
Click on the link to download http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0228183.pdf
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Effective November 1, 2016 and in accordance with federal regulations and State Plan requirements, the minimum qualifications are:
Standard 1: A current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor designation; or
Standard 2: A master’s or doctorate degree in Rehabilitation Counseling; or
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 any discipline with one of the following majors plus the additional education requirements described below:
Additional education requirements for Standards 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:
KANSAS TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE REQUIRED: Each applicant applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website . A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.
To Apply:
Any Questions? Please email DCF.KCRegionJobs@ks.gov
How You Will Be Evaluated: Your application and transcripts will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum requirements and rated based on your qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
What To Expect Next: Once your completed application package, including all required documents (see below) is received, an evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted in order to determine your ranking. Based on this ranking, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. If you are selected for an interview and are one of the top candidates, you will be subject to a security background check.
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.
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 competency factors of the position, including any preferred selection criteria established in accordance with K.A.R. 1-6-3. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. See additional Veterans' Preference Information.
Please contact the agency recruiter if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the hiring process.
The Kansas Department for Children and Families is an Equal Opportunity Employer
| Class/Uncl | Full/Part Time: | Grade: | Hiring Rate: | Pay Frequency: |
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| U | F | 001 | $0.00 | Hourly |