JOB
As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Labor & Industry, you will help people build confident paths to meaningful work. This role gives you the chance to guide individuals with disabilities as they discover their strengths and prepare for employment. Your support will make a lasting impact on their journey to independence and success.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position plays a key role in helping individuals with disabilities explore career options and gain the skills needed for employment. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you will perform the following duties:
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Referral Development: Build referral sources and gather preliminary information to identify potential customers
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Applicant Assessment: Conduct interviews and review medical and vocational information to evaluate rehabilitation potential
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Plan Development: Work with customers to create and approve Individualized Plans for Employment that support career goals
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Progress Monitoring: Track customer progress and adjust rehabilitation plans to improve opportunities for success
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Job Placement Support: Promote job readiness, connect customers to openings, and maintain employer relationships
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Case Documentation: Prepare case records, update online systems, and ensure accurate service authorizations
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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Full-time employment
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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. AWS (alternate work schedule) may be available.
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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 Allentown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
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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).
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email.
