Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee

This job was posted by : For more information, please see : Location : Galesburg, IL, US, 61401Job Requisition ID : 43621Agency : Department of Human ServicesClass Title : REHABILITATION COUNSELOR TRAINEE - 38159Skill Option : Vocational RehabilitationBilingual Option : NoneOpening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025Closing Date / Time : 01 / 16 / 2025Salary : Anticipated Salary \$4,952-\$6,952 / month (\$59,424-\$83,424 / year)Job Type : SalariedCategory : Full TimeCounty : KnoxNumber of Vacancies : 2Work Hours : Mon-Fri, 8 : 30am-5pm; 1 hour unpaid lunch.Work Location : 821 W Main St, Galesburg, Illinois, 61401Division of RehabilitationBureau of Customer and Community Field ServicesRegion 3Why Work for Illinois?Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.Position OverviewThe Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the states lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living. This position coordinates customer case records and documents in a field office pertaining to the service delivery activities to customers in the Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services / Vocational Rehabilitation Program The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee position will receive formal and informal training not to exceed twelve (12) months to learn the rules, regulations, and policies of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program to ultimately manage a caseload providing services to individuals with disabilities to gain competitive integrated employment. The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with good communication skills.Essential FunctionsServes as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee for a period not to exceed twelve (12)months, receives formal and informal orientation in the principles, techniques, procedures, and policies related to rehabilitating persons with disabilities in a general vocational rehabilitation, transition, Secondary Transition Experience Program (STEP), or specialty caseload.Studies and becomes proficient in utilizing the Divisions case management system.Travels to attend and participate in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and in-service training related to the discipline of rehabilitation counseling.Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.Minimum QualificationsRequires possession of a Masters Degree from a college or university program accredited by the Council On Rehabilitation Education (CORE)OR aMasters Degree from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation administration, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, deaf education, special education, or a closely related field.

• Qualifying state employ es, in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this classConditions of EmploymentRequires ability to travel.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Salary : $59,424 - $83,424