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September 13, 2024
ND Health and Human Services
Minot
FULL TIME
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Vocational Rehabilitation - Minot, ND -Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Make a significant impact on lives and contribute to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) with the ND Health and Human Services' Vocational Rehabilitation division. Be a catalyst for positive change as you guide individuals striving to achieve their career goals.
Your days will be spent interacting with culturally diverse job seekers of all ages, disabilities, and capabilities who are working toward achieving their career goals. You will conduct outreach and develop partnerships with schools, behavioral health facilities, treatment centers, and correctional facilities. You will conduct career and worksite assessments, along with providing skills coaching and job readiness training one-on-one or in groups to job seekers.
In addition, you will develop relationships with employers and community partners. You will facilitate job search, placement, referrals and coordinate services with community resources programs, employers and community. Furthermore, you will advocate and request accommodations, train on assistive technology, and participate and/or speak at community awareness and education.
To succeed in this position, you must have excellent written and spoken communication, empathy, and active listening skills. You enjoy creating and fostering connections. Understanding diverse backgrounds and having the ability to inspire and motivate others are key. Moreover, you adapt easily, have patience and maintain a positive attitude. You use critical thinking to identify and solve problems. In addition, you have the capacity to work both independently and in a team setting.
To be considered for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you must have the following qualifications:
Location: HHS and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation uses a hybrid workplace model. Counselors will provide essential services face to face in the office, outreach community locations and from their home office.
About HHS: ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.
About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.
Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.
Application Procedures
Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Tanya Ide at tide@nd.gov or (701) 857-8656.
Employing Unit: ND HHS- Vocational Rehabilitation
Telephone Number: 701.328.2310
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
Make a significant impact on lives and contribute to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) with the ND Health and Human Services' Vocational Rehabilitation division. Be a catalyst for positive change as you guide individuals striving to achieve their career goals.
Your days will be spent interacting with culturally diverse job seekers of all ages, disabilities, and capabilities who are working toward achieving their career goals. You will conduct outreach and develop partnerships with schools, behavioral health facilities, treatment centers, and correctional facilities. You will conduct career and worksite assessments, along with providing skills coaching and job readiness training one-on-one or in groups to job seekers.
In addition, you will develop relationships with employers and community partners. You will facilitate job search, placement, referrals and coordinate services with community resources programs, employers and community. Furthermore, you will advocate and request accommodations, train on assistive technology, and participate and/or speak at community awareness and education.
To succeed in this position, you must have excellent written and spoken communication, empathy, and active listening skills. You enjoy creating and fostering connections. Understanding diverse backgrounds and having the ability to inspire and motivate others are key. Moreover, you adapt easily, have patience and maintain a positive attitude. You use critical thinking to identify and solve problems. In addition, you have the capacity to work both independently and in a team setting.
To be considered for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you must have the following qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Administration/Services, Psychometrics, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Science, Disability Studies, Human Relations, Human Services, Marriage and Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Education, Vocational Assessment/Evaluation or Human Development and Family Science, or related degree. AND one of the following:
- OR Two (2) years of direct service experience working with persons with disabilities
- OR One (1) year of experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor
- OR Master's degree in one of the above disciplines.
Location: HHS and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation uses a hybrid workplace model. Counselors will provide essential services face to face in the office, outreach community locations and from their home office.
About HHS: ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.
About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.
Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.
Application Procedures
Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Tanya Ide at tide@nd.gov or (701) 857-8656.
Employing Unit: ND HHS- Vocational Rehabilitation
Telephone Number: 701.328.2310
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
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