Top 32 Program counselor Jobs in Des Moines, Ia

Rehabilitation Counselor - Des Moines
State of Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- $27.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
2d
Licensed Professional Counselor
Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution —Des Moines, IA
- Choose your own hours
- Adults
- LPC
- HIPAA
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Resident Counselor
MercyOne —Des Moines, IA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Residential
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
3d
Part-Time Youth Treatment Counselor
Orchard Place —Des Moines, IA
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution —Des Moines, IA
- Choose your own hours
- Adults
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Medicare Sales Agent - Enrollment Counselor
AssureSource, LLC —Des Moines, IA
- $65,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Behavioral Counselor-Inpatient Adult Mental Health Intense
UnityPoint Health —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Vital signs
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Substance Use Disorder Counselor
UCS Healthcare —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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First Year Admissions Counselor
GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY —Des Moines, IA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
Chemical Dependency Counselor-Powell
UnityPoint Health —Des Moines, IA
- PRN
- Addiction Medicine
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
26-27 Pool: High School Counselor
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $54,764 - $89,673 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- Mid-level
Licensed Mental Health Counselor- Remote
BetterHelp —Des Moines, IA
- $43 - $59 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Remote
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Adults
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
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Full-Time Adolescent Treatment Counselor
Community and Family Resources —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
Evening IOP Counselor
Community and Family Resources —Des Moines, IA
- Overtime
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Word processing
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
Counselor
Ascension Recovery Services —Pleasant Hill, IA
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Addiction Medicine
- BLS Certification
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Sales Counselor
Grand Living —West Des Moines, IA
- Hospitality
- Writing skills
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Summer Camp Counselor - Des Moines
Steve & Kate's Camp —Des Moines, IA
- $15.50 - $18.00 an hour
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Children
Quick Apply
26-27 Pool: Middle School Counselor
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $50,569 - $83,640 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Summer Camp Substitute Counselor - Des Moines
Steve & Kate's Camp —Des Moines, IA
- $15.50 - $18.00 an hour
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Children
Quick Apply
.5 Elementary School Counselor (Moulton)
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $27,000 - $43,000 a year
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level

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Rehabilitation Counselor - Des Moines

State of Iowa -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$27.40 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Community engagement in education
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Program development
Care documentation
Employment support plan implementation
Mid-level
Employment counseling
Employment support for individuals with disabilities
Bachelor's degree
Working with students
Decision making
Counseling
Workforce development advising (career advising)
Building employer relationships
Inclusive training program implementation
Developing new training programs
Working with families
Interviewing
Individual case management in social services
Human Services
Social Work
1 year
Student transition planning in special education
Community relationship building
Student transition support
Communication skills
Career exploration
Student counseling support

Full Job Description

Job Description

Make an Impact. Empower Careers. Strengthen Communities.

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor to join our team at the Des Moines Vocational Rehabilitation branch office in Des Moines, Iowa. This role is more than a job- it is an opportunity to partner with individuals with disabilities as they build meaningful, sustainable employment and greater independence.

If you are motivated by purpose-driven work, collaboration, and helping others reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply.

Position Details

Location: 525 SW Fifth St, Suite A, Des Moines, IA
Schedule: Full-time | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Work Flexibility: Hybrid telework and alternate schedules available after six months of employment and training have been completed.

New State of Iowa employees will be expected to start at base salary of $27.40 hourly, $2,192.00 bi-weekly, $56,992.00 annually

What You’ll Do

As a Rehabilitation Counselor, you will provide counseling, coordination, and comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. You will guide participants through career exploration, planning, and placement while collaborating with families, schools, providers, and employers to remove barriers and create pathways to competitive, integrated employment.

Core Responsibilities

Deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services to potentially eligible students
Interview applicants and support teams; gather medical, psychological, educational, and social information
Determine eligibility and Significance of Disability classifications
Develop Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs) tailored to each participant’s goals, interests, and abilities
Provide counseling and guidance to support informed career decisions and long-term employment success
Coordinate and authorize services necessary to achieve employment goals
Interpret and apply federal regulations and agency policies consistently across cases
Maintain accurate and timely case documentation within the case management system
Collaborate with internal teams to meet compliance standards, timeframes, and agency goals

Business & Community Engagement

Build partnerships with employers, community providers, schools, and workforce organizations
Educating businesses on disability inclusion and reasonable accommodations
Develop on-the-job training, work-based learning, and apprenticeship opportunities
Collaborate with the Iowa Workforce Development Business Engagement Team for employer outreach
Support job carving and customized employment aligned with participant strengths and goals

Additional Expectations

Travel statewide to schools, rehabilitation facilities, businesses, and community locations
Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development activities
Successfully completing a criminal background check through the Iowa Department of Public Safety

What We’re Looking For

Strong counseling, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze information, exercise sound judgment, and document decisions clearly
Commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive employment practices
Collaborative mindset and comfort working with diverse stakeholders
Organizational skills and attention to compliance and timelines

About the Agency

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) operates within Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve independence through employment.

IWD is a statewide agency focused on connecting job seekers with opportunities and supporting employers in building strong, skilled workforces. Through IowaWORKS centers and partner offices across the state, IWD delivers demand-driven workforce services that strengthen Iowa’s economy and communities.

Benefits of Working for the State of Iowa

Joining IVRS means becoming part of a mission-driven public service team with a comprehensive benefits package:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off- vacation, sick leave (no accrual cap), and nine paid holidays
IPERS Retirement Plan plus optional deferred compensation savings
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance & Discount Programs
Professional development and career growth opportunities

Click here to learn more about all of the amazing benefits the State of Iowa offers.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

The current Rehabilitation Counselor pay grade is 28. For Rehabilitation Counselor positions with a bachelor’s degree, the position will be capped at 85%.

Why This Role Matters

Every plan you build, every partnership you create, and every individual you support contributes to a more inclusive workforce and stronger Iowa communities. This position offers the chance to see direct, lasting impact in the lives of others while building a meaningful public service career.

If you’re ready to combine purpose with profession, we’d love to meet you.

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify; a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

No applicant for employment with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development can have a current, ongoing overpayment balance with Iowa Workforce Development without a payment plan in place. Selected positions will be subject to a criminal background check.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

All of the following (a and b): (a) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in a human-services-related field; and (b) A total of one year of graduate-level education and/or full-time work in professional vocational rehabilitation counseling services or human services field, where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in rehabilitation counseling, human resources, school counseling, mental health counseling, social work, psychology, education, or a closely-related field equals one year of full-time experience.
All of the following (a and b): (a) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field; and (b) A total of twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in rehabilitation counseling, human resources, school counseling, mental health counseling, social work, psychology, education, or a closely-related field.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).

Additional Qualification Requirements

Travel may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.

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Rehabilitation Counselor - Des Moines

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Resident Counselor

Part-Time Youth Treatment Counselor

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Medicare Sales Agent - Enrollment Counselor

Behavioral Counselor-Inpatient Adult Mental Health Intense

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

First Year Admissions Counselor

Chemical Dependency Counselor-Powell

26-27 Pool: High School Counselor

Licensed Mental Health Counselor- Remote

Full-Time Adolescent Treatment Counselor

Evening IOP Counselor

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Summer Camp Counselor - Des Moines

26-27 Pool: Middle School Counselor

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.5 Elementary School Counselor (Moulton)

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