Working Title: Rehabilitation Counselor Senior

Job Class: Rehabilitation Counselor Senior

Agency: Labor & Industry Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/18/2024

• Closing Date : 05/08/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Dept of Labor & Industry / VRU #2

• Work Shift/Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - 30%

• Salary Range: $28.50 - $41.93 / hourly; $59,508 - $87,550 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• End Date : 05/08/2027

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

What‘s Great About this Job:

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in people’s lives? We have an exciting opportunity for someone who has a bachelor’s degree in any human services discipline and recent employment working in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, job placement, disability case management or disability-related program development and administration.

During your first year of employment, you will receive significant training and mentorship as you begin your work as a qualified rehabilitation consultant intern (QRC intern). This is a professional level paid position and “intern” is a designation for all new QRCs in Minnesota. You will also need to register to take your Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) OR Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) test. More detailed information about the requirements for these certifications are located at https://www.cdms.org/get-certified and CRC - Certification - CRCC COMMISSION ON REHABILITATION COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION (crccertification.com) .

This temp unclassified position allows the employee to work full time and after completing your initial training and also earning your certification, you then become eligible to move into a permanent position as a full QRC. You will work an independent case load while still having the necessary support of your colleagues and supervisor as questions arise.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule which includes remote days and in office days at a DLI office building.

This position exists to provide specialized vocational rehabilitation services and medical monitoring in accordance with the workers’ compensation law, the rehabilitation rules, and consideration of the rights and responsibilities of the injured worker to facilitate the resolution of a claim for benefits by return to work or other positive result.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree AND be a registered QRC, QRC intern, or eligible to be registered as a QRC or QRC intern. Certification as a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) within one (1) year of hire.

• Knowledge of medical management, medical terminology and vocational counseling theories and techniques that can be applied to assist injured workers with returning to work within their restrictions. The ability to identify and remove barriers that result in clients successfully returning to work.

• Knowledge of workers’ compensation statute and the rehabilitation rules sufficient to function as a professionally objective qualified rehabilitation consultant.

• Knowledge of community-based resources and the ability to collaborate with these entities to remove barriers so clients can successfully return to work.

• Knowledge of the Minnesota Workers‘ Compensation Law, and the Rehabilitation Rules, Department of Labor and Industry policies and VRU procedures.

• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with individuals who do not share the same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master‘s degree and certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor or a Certified Disability Management Specialist AND be registered as a QRC with a minimum of 18 months of experience as a QRC (post internship).

Additional Requirements

It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.