Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern

State of Missouri
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Posted: Mar 18, 2025
  • Salary: 19.00 per Hour USD
  • Salary Top:19
  • Human and Social Services
  • Internship
  • Legal Services
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    Multiple internships may be available at any of our office locations.

    Approximate length of internship: Fall and Spring semester; t otal number of hours worked shall not exceed 1,000 hours during length of internship.

    • 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


    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.

    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 employment
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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