Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Allegheny County, PA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor works with the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Pittsburgh District Office, serving Allegheny County. The role provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities to help them secure and maintain meaningful employment. Clients may be referred by agency partners in the coverage area or may contact the office through walk-ins, calls, or personal referrals. The counselor assesses client needs and eligibility, develops and monitors individualized rehabilitation plans, coordinates services, and provides counseling and employment support.
Requirements
- Successful completion of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern program or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee program, or equivalent Commonwealth or Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration; or
- An active Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certificate issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; or
- Approval to sit for the CRCC Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification examination and completion of a master’s degree; or
- A master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, mental health, special education, social work, human services, psychology, or a closely related field. Applicants may meet the educational requirement when within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions.
- A conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and maintain contacts with local partners to identify potential participants and facilitate referrals to the office.
- Conduct face-to-face interviews with applicants to understand their needs, explain program requirements and processes, and determine eligibility.
- Develop individualized rehabilitation plans with customers, monitor progress, and adjust plans to support success.
- Arrange evaluations, authorize expenditures, and coordinate service delivery.
- Provide counseling and promote soft skill development.
- Refer customers to job openings and follow up after job placement.
- Enter, write, and update detailed information, case notes, service authorizations, and correspondence in electronic file systems.
Benefits
- Alternate work schedule eligibility
- Part-time telework opportunity after successful completion of the training period
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Job Type
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