Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - 3.6 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time $64,783 - $90,211 a year 1 day ago Benefits Work from home Qualifications Working with people with disabilities Referral coordination Career counseling Entry level Community resource coordination Full Job Description JOB 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 Philadelphia 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!

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

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 Philadelphia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

Salary:

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $64,783.00 (before taxes).You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.