Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Jobs

About The Position

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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a 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

• Collaborate and build relationships with community sources in an assigned area to identify potential vocational rehabilitation customers
• Conduct comprehensive face-to-face interviews with potential customers to gather details about their disabling condition, education and work history, and other relevant data
• Evaluate data to determine each person’s eligibility for vocational rehabilitation based on law and policy, professional judgment, consultation with other professionals, and the customer’s participation; explain requirements, rules, rights, and next steps
• Work with the customer to identify their vocational goals and establish an individualized plan for employment; arrange for and coordinate plan related services and expenditures; monitor, evaluate, and document customer progress
• Provide support and help customers develop soft skills, connect with job openings, and develop positive employer relationships
• Prepare case records and reports; update notes, service information, and required forms within our web-based system to maintain electronic casefiles.

Benefits

• professional career growth