Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Lehigh County, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Labor & Industry, you will help people build confident paths to meaningful work. This role gives you the chance to guide individuals with disabilities as they discover their strengths and prepare for employment. Your support will make a lasting impact on their journey to independence and success. This position plays a key role in helping individuals with disabilities explore career options and gain the skills needed for employment.

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); or
Possession of an active Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certificate issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; or
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; or
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 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Responsibilities

Build referral sources and gather preliminary information to identify potential customers
Conduct interviews and review medical and vocational information to evaluate rehabilitation potential
Work with customers to create and approve Individualized Plans for Employment that support career goals
Track customer progress and adjust rehabilitation plans to improve opportunities for success
Promote job readiness, connect customers to openings, and maintain employer relationships
Prepare case records, update online systems, and ensure accurate service authorizations