Vocational Rehabilitation Associate Counselor - Limited Service

State of Vermont; Vermont; On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% State medical premium & dental for

12 paid holidays

FMLI (Family & Medical Leave Insurance

Pension plan

457(b) deferred compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Vermont seeks a Vocational Rehabilitation Associate Counselor to support individuals with disabilities in gaining employment. The role focuses on assessment, guidance, and counseling, with duties including case management, documentation, and collaboration with community providers.

Some travel to consumer homes/work sites may be needed. The position is a Limited Service role, requiring a Bachelor's or higher, with a commitment to pursue a Master's within 5 years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher AND two (2) or more years at or above a paraprofessional or technical level in a human services program, involving direct client contact.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services field.
• Successful applicants will be required to make a written commitment to secure, within five years of hire, a master’s degree in a field approved by the Department.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, guidance, and counseling for participants.
• Assist in finding employment/career and work experiences.
• Case management and documentation.
• Collaboration with community providers; use MS Office and video platforms for remote communication.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Video platform proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Master's degree within 5 years of hire (preferred)

Experience in human services with direct client contact

Tools

MS Teams

Zoom

Facetime

Job description

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Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Associate Counselor - Limited Service

Application Deadline Date: 11/18/2026

Department: Disabilities Aging & Independent Living

Location:

White River Junction, VT, US

Position Type: Limited Service

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $26.50

Maximum Salary: $41.37

Overview

Join a high-performing team of dedicated staff committed to helping people with disabilities become employed and advance in their careers. The White River Junction Office of HireAbility is recruiting for a skilled rehabilitation/career counselor with an ability to support participants with physical, psychological, or cognitive disabilities in their efforts to access careers and gain employment. This position is a General Counselor role and will primarily work in the office with young adults and adults around their barriers to employment while exploring careers and credential attainment.

Job duties include assessment, guidance, and counseling, assisting in finding employment/career and work experiences, case management, documentation, and collaboration with many community providers. Good computer skills are required and must be proficient in MS Office as well as various video platforms (MS Teams, Zoom, Facetime, etc.).

This position is being recruited at 3 levels: VR Associate Counselor which requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, with a commitment to obtain a Master's Degree within 5 years of hiring, and VR Counselor I & II which requires a Master's degree. The preferred degree is a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling, but Masters in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Education and others will be considered.

Who May Apply

This position, Vocational Rehabilitation Associate Counselor - Limited Service (Job Requisition #56059), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

Duties are performed primarily within a standard office setting. Some travel may be required to consumer homes and work sites, for which private means of transportation must be available.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher AND two (2) or more years at or above a paraprofessional or technical level in a human services program, involving direct client contact.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services field.

Special Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to make a written commitment to secure, within five years of hire, a master’s degree in a field approved by the Department.

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.