Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

About the role

This position plays a key role in helping individuals with disabilities explore career options and gain the skills needed for employment. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you will perform the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Referral Development: Build referral sources and gather preliminary information to identify potential customers
• Applicant Assessment: Conduct interviews and review medical and vocational information to evaluate rehabilitation potential
• Plan Development: Work with customers to create and approve Individualized Plans for Employment that support career goals
• Progress Monitoring: Track customer progress and adjust rehabilitation plans to improve opportunities for success
• Job Placement Support: Promote job readiness, connect customers to openings, and maintain employer relationships
• Case Documentation: Prepare case records, update online systems, and ensure accurate service authorizations

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Successful completion of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern program or the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee program (Commonwealth titles); 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.
• Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Work Schedule: Full-time employment with typical work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Work hours are negotiable - 7.5 hour workday and lunch period is 30 minutes or 60 minutes depending on work hours.
• AWS (alternate work schedule) may be available.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after 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.
• The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Benefits

• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538.00 (before taxes).

Pay

• Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538.00 (before taxes).

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Full-time employment with typical work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Work hours are negotiable - 7.5 hour workday and lunch period is 30 minutes or 60 minutes depending on work hours.
• AWS (alternate work schedule) may be available.
• The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.