Remote Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Pittsburgh District Office to support individuals with disabilities in Allegheny County. You will connect with clients, coordinate individualized services, and help people gain confidence and employment opportunities.

Responsibilities include conducting client assessments, case management, service coordination, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern program or the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title).
• Active Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certificate issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC); or eligibility and a master’s degree.
• Proof of approval to sit for CRCC certification examination and completion of a master’s degree.
• A master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, mental health, special education, social work, human services, psychology, or a closely related field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements if within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Referral outreach: maintain contacts with local partners to identify and refer potential participants.
• Customer assessments: conduct face‑to‑face interviews to understand needs and determine eligibility.
• Case management: develop individualized rehabilitation plans, monitor progress, adjust plans for success.
• Service coordination: arrange evaluations, authorize expenditures, and coordinate service delivery.
• Client support: provide counseling, promote soft skills, refer to job openings, and follow up after placement.
• Documentation: enter and update detailed case notes and service authorizations in electronic systems.

Education

Master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, mental health, special education, social work, human services, psychology, or related field

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Pittsburgh District Office to support individuals with disabilities in Allegheny County. You will connect with clients, coordinate individualized services, and help people gain confidence and employment opportunities.

Responsibilities include conducting client assessments, case management, service coordination, and documentation.