Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lawrence County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you searching for the chance to help shape the success of a motivated team that assists people with disabilities in achieving their employment goals? Apply for this Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor position at the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, New Castle District Office. With our team, you will oversee and guide professional counseling services aimed to assist the people we serve with identifying, preparing for, and achieving their unique employment goals in Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties. Take the next step in your career and help us ensure effective service delivery and timely processing to meet growing demand for these empowering and essential services! In this Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor position, you will be responsible for supervising a unit consisting of VR Counselors, Business Services Representatives, Early Reach Coordinators, and other specialty areas who collaborate to provide vocational rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities. This role provides the opportunity to drive positive change and support life-changing progress for others.

Requirements

• Two years as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Vision Rehabilitation Therapist; or Orientation and Mobility Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Social Worker 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) in the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; or
• Two years of professional experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program, and a master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, mental health, special education, social work, human services, psychology or a closely related field; or
• Two years of professional experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program, and possession of an active Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certificate issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Direct unit activities, assign work, and monitor progress to support effective service delivery
• Review case information, approve decisions about service eligibility and cost, and ensure accurate record management
• Set goals with staff, evaluate performance, and address changes or concerns through regular supervision
• Provide training, guidance, and resources that strengthen the skills and efficiency of team members
• Maintain partnerships with organizations and groups to support vocational rehabilitation services
• Develop initiatives, solve service issues, and contribute to agency goals and special projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level