Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Altoona

THE POSITION

NOTE : THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2025-33508-44831. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Do you have an understanding of vocational rehabilitation services and want to apply that knowledge to assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining gainful employment? If so, take your career up a notch as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in our Altoona District Office. The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) assists Pennsylvanians with disabilities with gaining 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!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you will focus on developing and maintaining referral sources to ensure potential vocational rehabilitation customers are identified, as well as 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 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 department as we help 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 employment
• Work 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 Altoona. 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 $59,345.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Other Requirements :

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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