JOB ID 220260
Job posting closes/applications accepted through: Open until filled
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!
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.
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Qualifications
Education: *If a degree is required, a copy of a candidate’s transcript showing proof must be sent to your recruiter following the interview * Minimum Standard Requirements: 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):
- Priority to complete: ONE integrated OR TWO separate graduate courses with the primary focus on Theories of Counseling AND Techniques of Counseling
- Priority to complete (medical and psychosocial aspects): TWO with the individual or combined primary focus on 1) Medical Aspects of Disabilities; 2) Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities; AND 3) Multicultural Issues
- ONE on Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling
- ONE on Assessment
- ONE on Occupational Information OR Job Placement
- ONE on Case Management AND Rehabilitation Services
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:
- One integrated or two separate courses in the Theories of Counseling and the Techniques of Counseling; and
- One integrated or two separate courses in the Medical Aspects of Disability and the Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
This work generally requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities of lightweight or easily moved items
(Le. books, file folders, files, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; and perform repetitive motion for periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications: Effective November 1, 2016, and in accordance with federal regulations and State Plan requirements, the preferred 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:
- Behavioral Health
- Behavioral Science
- Business Administration
- Counseling
- Disability Studies
- Human Relations
- Human Resources
- Human Services
- Law
- Management
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Psychometrics
- Public Administration
- Rehabilitation Administration/Services
- Social Work
- Special Education
- Vocational Assessment/Evaluation
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:
- One integrated or two separate courses in the Theories of Counseling and the Techniques of Counseling; and
- One integrated or two separate courses in the Medical Aspects of Disability and the Psychosocial Aspects of Disability.
In areas of the state where it is difficult to recruit individuals who meet these requirements, such as rural and frontier regions, KRS may hire the best qualified candidate with the approval of the Director and on the condition that the individual agrees to meet the master’s degree standard within five years of the employment start date.
Staff who must meet additional educational requirements will have professional development plans.
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.
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.
If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199.
Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Compensation:
$50,148.80 annually. Salary may be dependent upon the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
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 determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s 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.
INDEAST
Pay: $50,148.80 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
