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Vocational Counselor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Hennepin County, MN - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 64982 - 97474
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
26 October 2026 (12 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
- Description
- The Well-Being area in Human Services and Public Health is seeking a Vocational Counselor for the Family Stabilization Services team. You will join a team of vocational counselors case management assistants transition team leaders and administrative staff who work together to assist individuals and their families in identifying and addressing barriers to employment. The Vocational Counselor in this role works with individuals living with cognitive physical and/or emotional disabilities with a goal of attaining employment or working 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$500referral bonus. For more information visitemployee referral program.
Location and hours:This position is 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 Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.About this position type:
This is a full-time benefit earning position.This position is internally classified as a Vocational Counselor.
Click here to view the job classification specification.In this position you will:- Conduct comprehensive vocational and family assessments to determine appropriate referrals for vocational rehabilitation services for Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) participants enrolled in Family Stabilization Services track.
- Develop review and evaluate employment plans at designated intervals adjusting vocational goals as needed to support participant self-sufficiency and family stabilization.
- Engage with participants monthly to discuss progress toward employment goals request and review required documentation such as medical reports and activity logs and monitor overall progress in meeting program expectations.
- Manage a caseload of MFIP Post 60 participants and determine continued MFIP post-60 extension eligibility.
- Provide referrals and share relevant information with social service partners to support access to services that enhance family stability and long-term self-sufficiency.
- Ensure state and county program policies are applied accurately to support participants effectively.
- Bachelors 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 cognitive physical and/or emotional disabilities and who have significant barriers to obtaining and retaining employment.
- One year or more of case management experience.
- Experience:
- Working with theprinciples and techniques of vocational rehabilitation and vocational counseling.
- Utilizing motivational interviewing with individuals who have cognitive physical or emotional disabilities.
- Referring clients to external vocational programs and/or other community resources.
- Knowledge of:
- Person-centered thinking.
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services programs and eligibility criteria.
- County and community resources for adults with cognitive mental health and/or substance use disorders.
- Ability to:
- Establish effective working relationships with individuals and community partners.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Organize information and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
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 with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities eliminate inequities and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy all people are valued and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive 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 atThe Bridge(select Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
This position 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 a physical assessment and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions please contact:
Kristin Checco
