Company:
State of Mississippi
Location: Lauderdale
Closing Date: 28/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $37,846.57 - $42,856.28 Annually
Location : 38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9806-0331-20241011LU
Department: 0331 - DRS-OFFICE OF VOC REHABILITATION
Opening Date: 10/14/2024
Closing Date: 10/25/2024 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $37,846.57
Agency Maximum Salary: $42,856.28
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment, and to live independently. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position, please email
About the Position: This position is with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and its functions is that of an Evaluator. The Evaluator engages in professional work involving the determination of rehabilitation clients' aptitudes, interests, and abilities to perform certain job tasks by administering standardized tests, conducting interviews, counseling, and providing work samples and tasks developed in the facility. The work is usually performed in a Community Rehabilitation Program's (CRP) workshop. Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:• Participates as a team member in pre-admission staffing for discussion and classification of a client's vocational strengths and weaknesses prior to acceptance into the CRP;• Reviews and analyzes available information concerning participants in the CRP;• Orients participants to tests and evaluations to be administered and procedures to be followed;• Administers tests to determine learning capacity, work related aptitudes, limitations, personality and behavioral factors;• Conducts comprehensive evaluations on individuals in training and/or testing environment to determine vocational potential;• Develops and administers personal vocational adjustment training and/or job readiness services to assist individuals in preparing for competitive employment;• Prepares and completes reports, summaries, and forms within restricted time frames;• Counsels with participants on their personal and work related problems;• Assists in development of techniques, procedures, and practices to facilitate improvement of the evaluation program; including the development of new job- sample tests and the design of classes;• Prepares clear and concise reports on observations and conclusions on each client evaluated; presents results and makes recommendations at staffings;• Conducts training classes on a weekly basis;• May conduct progress observations (staffing) and ensures progress is reviewed;• Develops short and long-term goals of the vocational training services by assessing the current interests of the stakeholders and recommending new programs and modifications to current programs;• May assume general responsibilities of the Vocational Training Supervisor in his/her absence;• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
What you'll need to be Successful: A basic understanding of counseling techniques and vocational assessment; Skills in the use of a computer and applicable software; Excellent communication, creativity, problem-solving, evaluation of services and time management skills; Ability to be flexible, handle multiple tasks, maintain a professional demeanor, and show empathy; A willingness to obtain necessary continuing training/education for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification maintenance; or if not a CRC certificate holder, a willingness to work toward becoming eligible to sit for the CRC examination.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience. Hiring agency's preferred qualifications: Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related area per federal regulations, and/or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification is preferred. In lieu of a master's degree or CRC, a bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related area per federal regulations plus one (1) year experience as demonstrated through paid or unpaid employment in vocational rehabilitation or a closely related field is required.
Characteristics of Work
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Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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Location : 38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9806-0331-20241011LU
Department: 0331 - DRS-OFFICE OF VOC REHABILITATION
Opening Date: 10/14/2024
Closing Date: 10/25/2024 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $37,846.57
Agency Maximum Salary: $42,856.28
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment, and to live independently. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position, please email
About the Position: This position is with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and its functions is that of an Evaluator. The Evaluator engages in professional work involving the determination of rehabilitation clients' aptitudes, interests, and abilities to perform certain job tasks by administering standardized tests, conducting interviews, counseling, and providing work samples and tasks developed in the facility. The work is usually performed in a Community Rehabilitation Program's (CRP) workshop. Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:• Participates as a team member in pre-admission staffing for discussion and classification of a client's vocational strengths and weaknesses prior to acceptance into the CRP;• Reviews and analyzes available information concerning participants in the CRP;• Orients participants to tests and evaluations to be administered and procedures to be followed;• Administers tests to determine learning capacity, work related aptitudes, limitations, personality and behavioral factors;• Conducts comprehensive evaluations on individuals in training and/or testing environment to determine vocational potential;• Develops and administers personal vocational adjustment training and/or job readiness services to assist individuals in preparing for competitive employment;• Prepares and completes reports, summaries, and forms within restricted time frames;• Counsels with participants on their personal and work related problems;• Assists in development of techniques, procedures, and practices to facilitate improvement of the evaluation program; including the development of new job- sample tests and the design of classes;• Prepares clear and concise reports on observations and conclusions on each client evaluated; presents results and makes recommendations at staffings;• Conducts training classes on a weekly basis;• May conduct progress observations (staffing) and ensures progress is reviewed;• Develops short and long-term goals of the vocational training services by assessing the current interests of the stakeholders and recommending new programs and modifications to current programs;• May assume general responsibilities of the Vocational Training Supervisor in his/her absence;• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
What you'll need to be Successful: A basic understanding of counseling techniques and vocational assessment; Skills in the use of a computer and applicable software; Excellent communication, creativity, problem-solving, evaluation of services and time management skills; Ability to be flexible, handle multiple tasks, maintain a professional demeanor, and show empathy; A willingness to obtain necessary continuing training/education for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification maintenance; or if not a CRC certificate holder, a willingness to work toward becoming eligible to sit for the CRC examination.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience. Hiring agency's preferred qualifications: Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related area per federal regulations, and/or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification is preferred. In lieu of a master's degree or CRC, a bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related area per federal regulations plus one (1) year experience as demonstrated through paid or unpaid employment in vocational rehabilitation or a closely related field is required.
Characteristics of Work
See for information regarding this classifications
Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
- None
- GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
- 30 semester hours
- Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
- 90 semester hours
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Specialist Degree
- Doctorate Degree
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How many years of relevant experience do you have?
- No experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 years of experience
- 6 years of experience
- 7 years of experience
- 8 years of experience
- 9 years of experience
- 10 years of experience
- More than 10 years
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