Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor ; Hybrid EB

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (35 Hour) Hybrid

Job
-001

Location:

184 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095

Schedule:

Full‑time (35 hrs), First Shift, Monday‑Friday (in‑office and telework days)

The Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS), Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS), is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 to provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.

• Providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities
• Dealing with the public and conducting community outreach
• Managing referrals from intake, community organizations, school systems, and other sources
• Conducting intakes, eligibility determination, assessments, career counseling, and individualized services
• Collaborating with schools, families, employers, and community agencies to facilitate transition to employment
• Building relationships with employers, educating them on benefits, and securing placement and training opportunities
• Preparing written reports, case histories, and coordinating community referral sources
• Mediating and delivering presentations, administering vocational tests as needed

• Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation counseling, disability terminology, and community resources
• Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to relate to diverse cultural and economic backgrounds, organize time, manage workload, analyze information, maintain counseling relationships, and write reports

• Master’s degree from an accredited college in vocational rehabilitation counseling, psychology, special education, or related behavioral or social sciences
• Completion of all degree requirements before appointment
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or

• Experience working with high‑school students or adults with disabilities
• Experience providing outreach and presentations to community agencies
• Experience with electronic case management system, Outlook, and video‑conferencing platforms
• Experience working with diverse or underserved populations
• Experience managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders

• Must obtain educational qualification for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 and meet current national standard for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor®
• May be required to travel with or without accommodation

• State employee benefits overview
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Submit application via the State of Connecticut Online Employment Center. The application requires a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, and licensing documents as needed. Additional referral questions may be required. Interviews are limited to candidates whose experience aligns with the role.

For general questions, contact Nicole Frascatore (Nicole.

Frascatore). Recruitment updates are available through the Personal Status Board or FAQs.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Government Administration