Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern (College)

THE POSITION

Are you interested in a rewarding career within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Department of Labor & Industry, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern to assist Pennsylvanians with disabilities gain the skills necessary to live and work independently in their communities. Our ideal candidate will have an understanding of vocational rehabilitation services and be willing to apply that knowledge to assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining gainful employment. If you are interested in experiencing the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth, the Department of Labor and Industry wants to talk to you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern, you will participate in a structured training program that focuses on developing and maintaining referral sources to ensure potential vocational rehabilitation customers are identified. Work involves determining and coordinating the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services to customers through consultations where you will develop goals and plans to achieve their goals. You will also have the opportunity to provide counseling and guidance services as well as assist in job placement for each customer.

Apply today to explore a career where you have the chance to help Pennsylvanians with disabilities secure and maintain employment as well as independence!

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-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 Norristown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary : Most employees will start at the beginning level of the advertised salary.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.
• Note : The worksite address is the Norristown District Office, however, employees may be covering Chester County for their caseload. They may have the potential to work in the Chester County Career Link.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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Legal Requirements :

Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply :

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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