Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs in Twin Falls, ID

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor provides vocational rehabilitation services to disabled individuals in order to facilitate their employment and/or reemployment. Evaluates patients' interests, qualifications, and limitations to develop appropriate employment objectives for them. Being a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor requires a bachelor's/master's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Counselor
  • Dietrich School District
  • Dietrich, ID FULL_TIME
  • K-12 Counselor 2024-2025 School Year Full-Time Deadline: Open until filled JOB SUMMARY: To help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational, and life plans. The counselor will guide, listen, and lend support to students who will need services beyond the scope of the regular classroom. QUALIFICATIONS: •Holds a Pupil Personnel Services Certificate with a Counselor Endorsement (K-12) •Vocational counseling endorsement preferred •Minimum experience as determined by the Board •Knowledge of computerized master schedule development •Broad knowledge of theories of individual and group guidance techniques, secondary school guidance program design, and career educational information and placement •Knowledge of state and federal testing procedures and requirements •Strong background in the use of technology •Relates extremely well to students •Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community groups and organizations •Able to work under pressure and deadlines •Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills •Maintain confidentiality of staff and students MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Assistance to Students •Assist students with education planning, course selection, and adding and dropping courses •Develop individual four (4) year plans with 8th graders and students newly enrolling, and assist in monitoring and managing these plans •Register students new to the school, provide orientation and information relative to school policies and procedures, schedules, curriculum and extracurricular opportunities •Interpret grades and test scores for parents and students, as well as permanent record information such as GPA, credit status, class rank, and honors •Assist when requested with follow-up on students that are below grade level/failing with weekly progress reports •Maintain a close relationship with the child study team following directives and recommendations as needed •Assist in the resolution of school-related problems •Provide responsive services including consultation, personal counseling, crisis counseling, and referral •Arrange for summer work and/or enrollment in summer school programs to make up noted deficiencies •Provide for a smooth transition between middle/junior high and high school, which may include orientation programs for students and parents •Provide for a smooth transition between elementary and junior high school, which may include orientation programs for students and parents •Provide a guidance curriculum consisting of structured developmental experiences presented systematically through classroom and group activities for all students •Assist with teacher/student/parent conferences •Perform the duties of the Testing Coordinator •Assist with writing and organizing IEP’s for the District as needed Transition to College and Career •Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teacher comments, interpretation of individual standardized test scores, and other pertinent data •Provide career development materials and activities (classroom and individual) and follow-up •Work closely with and involve parents in students career planning •Provide counseling for students that will assist them to develop increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity •Provide information and prepare recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships, as well as to potential employers and other agencies •Help students with scholarship information and with application procedures including preparing written recommendations •Hold a financial aid seminar for parents and students •Notify students of upcoming opportunities to meet with college recruiters, job fairs, and outside career counselors •Assist students with applications to post-secondary institutions, meeting with recruiters, and planning campus visits •Provide timely notice and information to students and parents of opportunities to take SAT, ACT, and AP exams •Gather information on colleges and careers and keep this information accessible to students and parents in an organized arrangement •Work to prevent students from dropping out of school, and assist those that do in finding alternative educational programs and/or employment Office Management •Maintain a professional office environment •Provide interim assistance to students or parents with urgent needs •Maintain student records and ensure their confidentiality •Consult with teachers and other staff regularly to provide information and support to staff and to receive feedback on emerging needs of students •Deal with confusion and emergencies in a friendly, supportive, and calm manner •Assist agitated or confused students in re-composing themselves during situations where the student has a problem or personal setback •Screen and coordinate new student records •Help build the master schedule and decide what courses are going to be taught at each grade level. Knowledge of Power School will be necessary. •Assist Administration in maintaining a course description booklet with Classroom Teacher input Program Evaluation •Assist in the evaluation of current curriculum offerings and in the planning, selection, and implementation of new course offerings •Participate in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose of improving services and evaluating the effectiveness of the educational program being offered by the school •Use the internet to gather current information about colleges and career programs •Compare on-line and published information with first-hand accounts from returning graduates in order to gain a full, current picture of the situation •Share research and findings with colleagues and students in order to improve counseling services •Research, develop, and write proposals to enhance the guidance curriculum •Evaluate the effectiveness of the comprehensive counseling program Other •Supervise the district’s testing program and interpretation of test scores, and attend state sponsored district test coordinator meetings •Work closely with the school in interpreting the school’s philosophy and objectives to students and parents •Participate in building meetings such as special education meetings and class meetings •Assist in arranging education services for hospitalized or homebound students in conjunction with the special services staff •Assist with teacher/student and teacher/parent conflicts •Provide letters to senior parents informing them of student academic status, including credit checks, reviews, and graduation status •Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise •Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications •Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the •Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education •Seek assistance should emergencies arise •Represent the school district in a positive manner •Know and follow school district policy and chain of command •Perform other duties as assigned APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until Filled. A district application may be obtained online or by clicking the llink below. POSITION BEGINS: July 1st, 2022 SALARY: Placement on District Salary Schedule APPLICATIONS SHALL BE RETURNED TO: DALONNA HURD, 406 N Park Street, Dietrich, ID 83324 or by email to dalonnah@dietrichschools.org
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Rehabilitation RN
  • ABSTAFFING.COM
  • Twin Falls, ID CONTRACTOR
  • Are you ready to explore new places while building your resume? At AB Staffing, we specialize in placing healthcare providers in facilities throughout the United States. Our travel assignments range f...
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Vocational Agriculture / FFA Advisor
  • Dietrich School District
  • Dietrich, ID FULL_TIME
  • Vocational AgricultureTeacher and FFA Advisor Full-Time Deadline: Open until filled JOB SUMMARY: To provide students with a daily and ongoing instructional program that will provide for them the best ...
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Community Based Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Family Health Services Corporation
  • Twin Falls, ID FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionSUMMARY:Full time employment providing skills building/psychiatric rehabilitation services for children and adults who have serious emotional disturbance (SED) or severe and persistent ment...
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Travel Registered Nurse RN Rehabilitation
  • OneStaffMedical
  • Twin Falls, ID FULL_TIME
  • We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently - owned, nationally - recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by you...
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Travel Registered Nurse RN Rehabilitation
  • OneStaff Medical
  • TWIN FALLS, ID FULL_TIME
  • We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently - owned, nationally - recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by you...
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About Twin Falls, Idaho

Twin Falls is located at 42°34'N 114°28'W (42.561,-114.464). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.16 square miles (47.03 km2), of which, 18.10 square miles (46.88 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) is water. The Snake River Canyon forms the city's northern limits, separating it from Jerome County. There are three waterfalls in the immediate area. Shoshone Falls is located approximately 5 miles (8.0 kilometres) east of Twin Falls city. Pillar Falls is located approximately 1 1⁄2 mi (2 1⁄2 km) upstream from the Perrine Bridge while Twin Falls, ...
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Income Estimation for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs
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What does a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor do?

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These counselors often work directly with clients as well as their families, doctors, speech therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, and other service providers in order to optimize a client’s readiness for work.
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The counselor will then develop a strategy for rehabilitation and advise the client on what they will need to do in order to begin the recovery process.
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Counselors meet regularly with clients to monitor their progress in recovery, discuss their options, and help them develop and improve their job skills.
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