Aspiring Vocational Rehab Counselor Trainee

Illinoiscomptroller; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Vacation time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee (UMP) to train in case management and vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. The role involves traveling to meetings and learning the Division’s case management system while supporting clients to gain competitive employment.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in rehabilitation counseling or CORE-accredited program, with potential for a 12-month training period.

Qualifications

• Requires possession of a Master’s Degree from a CORE-accredited program or a related field such as rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation administration, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, deaf education, or special education.
• Willingness and ability to travel as part of job duties.
• Bilingual options: none; bilingual skills welcome or none specified.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee for up to 12 months.
• Learn to use the Division’s case management system and participate in meetings/trainings.
• Perform duties related to service delivery and customer case records in the field office.

Skills

Bilingual abilities

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or CORE-accredited program

Job description

Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee (UMP) to train in case management and vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. The role involves traveling to meetings and learning the Division’s case management system while supporting clients to gain competitive employment.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in rehabilitation counseling or CORE-accredited program, with potential for a 12-month training period.