Description The Well-Being area in the Human Services and Public Health department (HSPHD) is seeking to hire two Vocational Counselors on their Family Stabilization Services team. You will join a team of Vocational Counselors, Case Management Assistants, and Transition Team Leaders who work together to assist individuals and their families in identifying and addressing barriers to employment. A Vocational Counselor in this role works with individuals with physical and/or emotional disabilities with a goal of attaining employment towards family stabilization and/or self-sufficiency. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Location and hours: These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at various Hennepin County service centers, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. About these position types: These are full-time, benefit earning positions. These positions are internally classified as a Vocational Counselor. Click here to view the job classification specification. In these positions you will: * Conduct vocational and full family assessments and implement individualized vocational rehabilitation plans in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Family Stabilization Services Program. * Evaluate employment plans at defined intervals to review, modify, and establish vocational goals toward achievement of participant self-sufficiency or family stabilization. * Monitor participant progress through monthly review of submitted documentation that may include medical reports, psychological reports, pre-vocational activity logs, or paid work activities. * Provide a decision regarding the individuals continued eligibility. * Make referrals and provide data to social service agencies to assist them in obtaining services to improve family stabilization and self-sufficiency. * Report and apply program policies in an accurate and timely manner. Need to have: * Bachelor's degree or higher in vocational rehabilitation, vocational counseling, counseling psychology, or related field, and one or more years of providing employment services to adults with physical and/or emotional disabilities, and who have significant barriers to obtaining and retaining employment. Nice to have: * Experience: * Working with the principles and techniques of vocational rehabilitation and vocational counseling. * Interviewing individuals with physical and/or emotional disabilities regarding their job skills, interests, and barriers and support obtaining and retaining employment. * Referring clients to external vocational programs and other community resources. About the department: Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other. About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile. Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge. Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. These positions may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPPA data. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check. If you have any questions, please contact: Taylor Dahlberg taylor.dahlberg@hennepin.us Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including: * Meaningful work * Public service * Competitive pay * Work-life balance * Generous benefits * Opportunities to grow * Commitment to your success By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents. Employee Benefits Summary Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility. If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here. 01 The requirements of these positions are: These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at various Hennepin County service centers, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements? * Yes * No 02 In which of the following fields do you have a bachelor's degree or higher? Check all that apply. * Vocational counseling * Vocational rehabilitation * Counseling psychology * Another related field * None of the above 03 List your relevant education making reference to area(s) of study, school(s) attended, credits completed and certificate(s)/degree(s) earned. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided. 04 How many years of experience do you have providing employment services to adults with physical and/or emotional disabilities, with significant barriers to obtaining and retaining employment? * I do not have this experience * Less than 1 year * 1 year or more 05 Describe your experience providing employment services to adults with significant barriers to obtaining and retaining employment, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 06 How many years of experience do you have interviewing individuals with physical and/or emotional disabilities regarding their job skills, interests, and barriers and support obtaining and retaining employment? * I do not have this experience * Less than 1 year * 1 year or more 07 Describe your experience interviewing individuals with physical and/or emotional disabilities regarding their job skills, interests, and barriers and support obtaining and retaining employment, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 08 How many years of experience do you have referring clients to external vocational programs and other community resources? * I do not have this experience * Less than 1 year * 1 year or more 09 Describe your experience referring clients to external vocational programs and other community resources, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type 'None' in the space provided. 10 Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods. * College or university (job board, career services, or instructor) * Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.) * Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County * Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee * Hennepin County job notification emails * Indeed.com * Job fair or networking event * LinkedIn * Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.) * Professional association (job board or email) * Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) * www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com * Other 11 For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source. Required Question Agency Hennepin County Address Hennepin County Government Center 300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487 Phone 612-348-7855 Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs