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Posted: January 2, 2026 (13 days ago)

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Job Coach/IPS - Conway Area Office

State of South Carolina

Vocational Rehabilitation Department

Recent

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$37,200 - $48,300

per year

Type

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping people with mental health challenges find and keep jobs by providing on-site training, job placement support, and guidance under a vocational counselor.

You'll work directly with clients from a specific support program, maintain records, and adapt to their schedules and work environments.

It's a great fit for someone patient and organized who enjoys building relationships and making a real difference in others' career success.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or high school diploma with experience in career counseling or case management
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to travel throughout the day to assist clients at work sites
  • Flexibility to work in various environments and on a flexible schedule
  • Knowledge of conducting needs assessments
  • Knowledge of fact-gathering methods and interviewing techniques
  • Knowledge of community resources and behavior adjustment principles

Full Job Description


Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance!

In this position you will be responsible for the following duties:
  • Under the guidance of a VR Counselor, you will provide job development, placement and supported employment services for consumers referred directly from the Department of Mental Health's Individual Placement and Support Program (IPS).
  • Provide planning and guidance towards the achievement of successful vocational outcomes.
  • Provide job skills training on the work site to supported employment consumer.
  • Maintain case notes weekly.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • Or; a high school diploma and experience in career counseling or related case management may substitute for the required bachelor’s degree.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively.
  • Must be able to travel throughout the day to assist consumers while at work.
  • Must be able to work in various work environments and on a flex schedule to meet consumers needs.
  • Knowledge and skill in conducting needs assessments.
  • Knowledge of fact gathering methods and interviewing techniques.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Knowledge of principles of behavior adjustment techniques.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, etc.

If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you.

Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree.

Additional Information

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible work schedules
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/2/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5183029