Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
About The Position
Are you passionate about helping students and youth with disabilities transition from high school to secondary education and adulthood? Join the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Washington District Office as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor! As part of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, you will help Pennsylvanians with disabilities gain the skills necessary to live and work independently in their communities. This role gives you the chance to support the students we serve by encouraging skill development, providing connections to education and employment opportunities, and building their independence and confidence. Each day brings opportunities to support someone’s journey toward success. If you are interested in experiencing the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth, we want you to apply!
Requirements
- Successful completion of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern program or the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
- Possession of an active Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certificate issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
- Proof of approval to sit for the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification examination, provided by the CRCC, and completion of a master’s degree
- A master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, mental health, special education, social work, human services, psychology, or a closely related field.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain referral sources to identify students who may need vocational rehabilitation services, gather and review information, and explain requirements to students and their families
- Provide or obtain approval for expenditures, medical, psychological, psychiatric, physical, or other evaluations to help determine each student’s potential eligibility and service needs
- Analyze each student’s circumstances and evaluation results, then apply legal requirements and policy guidelines to determine their eligibility for services
- Collaborate with each customer, utilize your professional judgement, and consult related professionals to develop a mutually agreed upon Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) including appropriate goals and services
- Provide counseling and guidance, work with community and provider agencies to coordinate service delivery, evaluate customer progress, adjust plans to support successful outcomes, and maintain accurate documentation
- Refer customers to job openings, support soft skill development, and follow up after job placement to determine if their case can be closed
Benefits
- Professional career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
