Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

THE POSITION

Do you have an understanding of vocational rehabilitation services and want to apply that knowledge to assist individuals with disabilities obtain gainful employment? If so, take your career up a notch as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in our Allentown District Office. The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) assists Pennsylvanians with disabilities gain the skills necessary to live and work independently in their communities.

If you are interested in experiencing the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth, the Department of Labor and Industry has the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you will be tasked with developing and maintaining referral sources to ensure potential vocational rehabilitation customers are identified, and coordinating the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services to customers. Work involves determining and creating appropriate vocational goals for each individual, providing counseling and guidance services, and assisting with job placement. You will also be responsible for preparing case reports, acting as liaison with agency resources, as well as evaluating and documenting customer progress.

Effective communication is essential as you will be explaining eligibility requirements and services to applicants. Upon further discussion with applicants and additional parties, you will have the opportunity to determine the next steps in the rehabilitation process.

Unleash your potential with our team that is dedicated to helping individuals work and maintain independent lives!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are negotiable within a 7.5 hour workday, 30 minute lunch period (or 60 minutes depending on work hours), Monday - Friday
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Allentown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  Most employees will start at the beginning level of the advertised salary.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Please note:
  
  This position is part of the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Allentown District Office. The organization address is: 45 North 4th Street, Allentown, PA 18102. However, the headquarter location may be flexible depending on the selected candidate.

• 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.

• 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…