Remote-Eligible Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern

Messiah University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

This internship with the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Pittsburgh District Office provides hands-on experience in vocational rehabilitation, serving individuals with disabilities in Allegheny County. Interns connect with clients, coordinate services, and build confidence and skills for employment.

Upon successful completion, interns are eligible for promotion to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in the final year of a master's degree program in vocational rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation education, or rehabilitation administration.
• Authorization by the college or university for the student to participate in the Commonwealth's Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern Program.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Responsibilities

• Referral Outreach: Communicate and maintain contacts with local partners to ensure potential vocational rehabilitation participants are identified and referred to our office
• Customer Assessments: Conduct face-to-face interviews with applicants to understand their needs, explain program requirements and processes, and determine eligibility
• Case Management: Work with customers to develop individualized rehabilitation plans; monitor customer progress; and adjust plans to support success
• Service Coordination: Arrange evaluations, authorize expenditures, and coordinate service delivery
• Client Support: Provide counseling and promote soft skill development, refer customers to job openings, and follow up after job placement
• Documentation: Enter, write, and update detailed information, case notes, service authorizations, and correspondence in electronic file systems

Education

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

Job description

This internship with the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Pittsburgh District Office provides hands-on experience in vocational rehabilitation, serving individuals with disabilities in Allegheny County. Interns connect with clients, coordinate services, and build confidence and skills for employment.

Upon successful completion, interns are eligible for promotion to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.