Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - In Training (Bay Area)

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - In Training (Bay Area)

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This position may be located at the headquarter office ineither Green Bay or Sheboygan and will primarily serve Sheboygan County
. Regular daytime travel within WDA 5, and the assigned areas of service, is a requirement of this position. ( See WDA Map ). This position will have the option to work remotely up to 4 days per week.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project or Limited Term).

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRC) and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors-In Training (VRC-IT) help youth and adults with disabilities live fuller, more independent lives by assisting them in securing gainful employment. They provide a continuum of professional services designed to remove barriers and help consumers achieve success. Through vocational guidance and counseling, counselors assist consumers in determining employment goals, identifying services and resources, and preparing for employment and job searches.

In addition, counselors develop and maintain relationships with community partners, including job centers, schools, service providers and employers.

View the position descriptions for more information:

This position is being filled at two different levels. The level and starting pay offered will depend on the qualifications met. Starting pay for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor-In Training is $29.11-$32.51 per hour. Starting pay for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is $31.87-$35.28 per hour.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- In Training is in schedule 12, range 64 and is non-exempt. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is in schedule 12, range 63 and is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Neither position is represented in a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period will be required.

Pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment. Starting pay may vary for current state employees.

Travel:This position requires regular daytime travel within the assigned WDA , and occasionally statewide to attend meetings, trainings, etc. Reimbursement for mileage is provided when in travel status per travel guidelines. The reimbursement amount will be based on distance traveled from the headquarter office. See all DVR office locations .

Remote work: This position is eligible to work a hybrid remote schedule after an initial training period. At least some percentage of work will be performed onsite each week. The amount of remote work available varies by location and will be discussed during the interview stage. High-speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work. Employees with approved remote and hybrid-remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin
. Remote work options are subject to change.

Criminal histories
: W e also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DWD to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Eligibility to work in United States
:
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e. a US citizen or national or a lawful permanent resident) at the time of appointment. DWD does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. This is not a contract position. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant completing the I-9 upon hire.

To be considered for this position, you need a master's in professional counseling
or equivalent
and your application materials must include any of the following:

PCTL Number or,

LPC Number or,

PAR# that demonstrates you are eligible for licensure.

In addition to the…