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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Dauphin County, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$59K/yr - $90K/yr

NEOGOV is a part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for their Harrisburg District Office. The role focuses on assisting individuals with blind or visual impairments by developing vocational goals, providing counseling, and coordinating services.

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Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining referral sources to ensure potential customers are identified

Coordinating the delivery of blindness and visual services to customers

Determining and creating appropriate vocational goals for each individual

Providing counseling and guidance services

Assisting with job placement

Preparing case reports

Acting as liaison with agency resources

Evaluating and documenting customer progress

Explaining eligibility requirements and services to applicants

Determining the next steps in the rehabilitation process

Qualification

Vocational RehabilitationCertified Rehabilitation CounselorMaster's DegreeCounseling SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Successful completion of the commonwealth's Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)

Possession of an active Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certificate issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification

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

A master's degree in vocational rehabilitation, mental health, special education, social work, human services, psychology, business administration, human resources, public administration, or a closely related field

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree

You must be able to perform essential job functions

This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. 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

Benefits

Health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.