Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee (UMP)
About The Position
The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is seeking to hire a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with good communication skills for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee position. This role involves coordinating customer case records and documents in a field office, pertaining to the service delivery activities for customers in the Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services/Vocational Rehabilitation Program. The trainee will undergo formal and informal training for up to twelve months to learn the rules, regulations, and policies of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Upon completion of training, the individual will manage a caseload, providing services to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve competitive integrated employment. The position requires a commitment to valuing diversity, equity, accessibility, and racial justice by contributing to an inclusive learning and working environment.
Requirements
- Requires possession of a Master’s Degree from a college or university program accredited by the Council On Rehabilitation Education (CORE); OR a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation administration, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, deaf education, special education, or a closely related field.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Nice To Haves
- While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.
- To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee.
- Studies and becomes proficient in utilizing the Division’s case management system.
- Travels to attend and participate in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and in-service training related to the discipline of rehabilitation counseling.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Benefits
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
