Posting number: 27-00283
Department: 309 - Iowa Workforce Development - Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Job classification: Rehabilitation Counselor
Posting type: Open
Categories: Human Services
Make an Impact. Empower Careers. Strengthen Communities.
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor to join our team at the Des Moines Vocational Rehabilitation branch office in Des Moines, Iowa. This role is more than a job- it is an opportunity to partner with individuals with disabilities as they build meaningful, sustainable employment and greater independence.
If you are motivated by purpose-driven work, collaboration, and helping others reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply.
Position Details
New State of Iowa employees will be expected to start at base salary of $27.40 hourly, $2,192.00 bi-weekly, $56,992.00 annually
What You’ll Do
As a Rehabilitation Counselor, you will provide counseling, coordination, and comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. You will guide participants through career exploration, planning, and placement while collaborating with families, schools, providers, and employers to remove barriers and create pathways to competitive, integrated employment.
Core Responsibilities
Business & Community Engagement
Additional Expectations
What We’re Looking For
About the Agency
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) operates within Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve independence through employment.
IWD is a statewide agency focused on connecting job seekers with opportunities and supporting employers in building strong, skilled workforces. Through IowaWORKS centers and partner offices across the state, IWD delivers demand-driven workforce services that strengthen Iowa’s economy and communities.
Benefits of Working for the State of Iowa
Joining IVRS means becoming part of a mission-driven public service team with a comprehensive benefits package:
Click here to learn more about all of the amazing benefits the State of Iowa offers.
The successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
The current Rehabilitation Counselor pay grade is 28. For Rehabilitation Counselor positions with a bachelor’s degree, the position will be capped at 85%.
Why This Role Matters
Every plan you build, every partnership you create, and every individual you support contributes to a more inclusive workforce and stronger Iowa communities. This position offers the chance to see direct, lasting impact in the lives of others while building a meaningful public service career.
If you’re ready to combine purpose with profession, we’d love to meet you.
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify; a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
No applicant for employment with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development can have a current, ongoing overpayment balance with Iowa Workforce Development without a payment plan in place. Selected positions will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
