Bilingual Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern - (Spanish) (College)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Laureldale (Berks County); Hybride; USD 47 000 - 71 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Bilingual Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern for the Reading District Office in Reading, PA. You will guide applicants through the vocational rehabilitation process, gather information, coordinate evaluations, and help develop an individualized employment plan.

Upon completion of the internship and degree, interns may be promoted to a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. The role may include partial telework and a 37.5-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in final year of master's degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation education, or rehabilitation administration.
• Authorization by college to participate in Commonwealth's Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern Program.
• Must read, write, and speak Spanish; may need a proficiency evaluation.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.

Responsabilités

• Develop referral sources by building relationships in your territory.
• Gather applicant information through interviews on disabilities, work history, education, and related factors.
• Coordinate evaluations by arranging and authorizing assessments.
• Support vocational planning by helping set goals and develop an individualized plan for employment.
• Track progress by monitoring case advancement and documenting updates.
• Promote job placement by encouraging employment readiness and connecting customers with opportunities.

Connaissances

Spanish proficiency

Formation

Master's degree in vocational rehab counseling/rehab education/rehab administration

Description du poste

• Salary: $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually
• Location: Berks County, PA
• Job Type: Internship
• Opening Date: 10/26/2026
• Closing Date: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
• Worksite Address: 3602 Kutztown Road, Suite 200
• City: Reading, Pennsylvania
• Zip Code: 19605
• Union: SEIU Local 668
• Bargaining Unit: F4
• Pay Group: ST05
• Bureau / Division: Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Reading District Office

THE POSITION

Join the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Reading District Office, as a Bilingual Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern and support individuals who are working to reach their employment goals. This role gives you the opportunity to guide people through important steps in their vocational journey. You will gain valuable experience, contribute to your community, and help create opportunities for lasting success. Your work will matter from day one.

Upon successful completion of the internship and the degree or certificate program, interns will be eligible for promotion as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports individuals with disabilities as they move through the vocational rehabilitation process. You will help applicants understand services, evaluate needs, and work toward an employment goal. As a Bilingual Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern, you will perform the following duties:

• Develop Referral Sources: Build relationships in your territory to identify potential vocational rehabilitation customers
• Gather Applicant Information: Collect details about disabilities, work history, education, and related factors through interviews
• Coordinate Evaluations: Arrange and authorize assessments needed to determine rehabilitation potential
• Support Vocational Planning: Work with applicants and partners to set goals and develop an Individualized Plan for Employment
• Track Progress: Monitor case advancement, document updates, and adjust plans to support customer success
• Promote Job Placement: Encourage employment readiness, connect customers with opportunities, and follow up after placement

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Work hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule may be negotiable within a 7.5 hour work day. The position is eligible for AWS (alternate work schedule).
• This position will serve Berks and Schuylkill Counties.
• 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 Reading or an approved office in the caseload territory. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes).
• 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

Internship Requirement:

• 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:

• This particular position also requires the selected candidate to be able to read, write, and speak in Spanish. You may be contacted for a Spanish speaking proficiency evaluation conducted by the Bureau of Talent Acquisition, PA Office of Administration. If contacted, you must pass the speaking evaluation in order to be deemed eligible for this position. Your proficiency in reading and writing in Spanish must be demonstrated during the probationary period to achieve regular status in the position.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION 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).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.