Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Posting number: CS-2026-54294-44831

Department: Department of Labor & Industry

Division: LI BVRS Williamsport Dstr Off

Job classification: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Social Services, Rehabilitation Services

Summary

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position with the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services offers an opportunity to help people move toward meaningful employment. In this role, you will join our team in providing a full range of vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. This position allows you to work directly with customers to explore goals, overcome challenges, and access essential services. You will develop professional expertise while supporting individuals as they move toward greater independence. Step into a rewarding role where your guidance can change lives.

Examples of duties

This position provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities and supports their efforts to prepare for and secure employment. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you will perform the following duties:

• Referral Development: Build referral sources and gather information to identify potential customers in the service area
• Applicant Interviews: Gather detailed information about applicants during in-person interviews to begin the rehabilitation process
• Eligibility Review: Evaluate medical, vocational and psychosocial information to determine rehabilitation potential
• Service Coordination: Arrange evaluations, oversee vendor services and ensure completion and documentation of results
• Plan Creation: Work with customers and partners to create and approve an Individualized Plan for Employment
• Progress Tracking: Monitor customer progress, update plans and support movement toward job placement

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are typically 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. The selected candidate may be eligible for Alternate Work Schedules (AWS). 
• 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. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Williamsport. 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 $60,538.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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
• A master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, mental health, special education, social work, human services, psychology, or a closely related field; 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 degre