Vocational Rehab Counselor Trainee — Launch Your Counseling Career

Illinoiscomptroller; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services is hiring a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee to support individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive employment. The role includes formal training, case management activities, and coordinating services in a field office within the Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s Degree in rehabilitation counseling or a CORE-accredited program and must be willing to travel for duties, with the position

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s Degree from a CORE-accredited program or a related field (rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation administration, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, deaf education, or related field).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee for up to 12 months.
• Learn and use the Division’s case management system proficiently.
• Travel to attend staff meetings, conferences, and in-service trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of rehabilitation counseling.

Education

Master’s Degree (CORE-accredited) or related field

Job description

The Illinois Department of Human Services is hiring a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee to support individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive employment. The role includes formal training, case management activities, and coordinating services in a field office within the Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s Degree in rehabilitation counseling or a CORE-accredited program and must be willing to travel for duties, with the position