Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern
THE POSITION
Are you interested in a rewarding career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS) Office is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern to assist Pennsylvanians with blind and visual impairments. Our ideal candidate will have an understanding of vocational rehabilitation services and be willing to apply that knowledge to assist individuals with impairments gain the skills necessary to live and work independently in their communities and obtain gainful employment. If you are interested in experiencing the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth, the Department of Labor & 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 customers are identified. Work involves determining and coordinating the delivery of blindness and visual services to customers. Through consultations you will assist in developing plans to achieve customer goals. You will also have the opportunity to provide counseling and guidance services as well as assist in job placement for each customer.
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 (negotiable) are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Alternate Work Schedule available.
- 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. HQ location may be flexible depending on the selected candidate. 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Current enrollment in the final year of a master's degree program in vocational rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation education, or rehabilitation administration.
Special Requirement:
- Authorization by the college or university for the student to participate in the Commonwealth's Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern Program. Upon entering the internship, the student must be enrolled in the final semester of the appropriate master's degree program.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.