Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to help individuals in Berks and Schuylkill counties pursue employment goals. You will guide students and adults with disabilities through career exploration and skill-building, offering personalized planning and ongoing encouragement.

Responsibilities include assessment, eligibility evaluation, plan development, service coordination, progress monitoring, and community liaison efforts to improve outcomes and

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements include: internship/trainee program or CRCC certification or eligibility to sit for CRCC exam with master's degree, or a master's degree in a related field.
• PA residency requirement waived for this title and you must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Veterans' employment preferences apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face applicant interviews to gather information on disability, education, and employment history.
• Review medical and psychosocial information to determine vocational rehabilitation potential.
• Develop Individualized Plan for Employment with customers.
• Coordinate evaluations and planned services; provide counseling and guidance throughout the process.
• Maintain case records and follow up to support customer success.
• Build relationships with customers, providers, employers, and community groups to improve referrals and placements.

Skills

Applicant Assessment

Eligibility Evaluation

Plan Development

Service Coordination

Progress Monitoring

Community Liaison

Education

Master's degree (vocational rehabilitation or related)

CRCC certification

Internship/Trainee program or equivalent

Job description

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Berks County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61366-44831

Department

Department of Labor & Industry

Division

LI BVRS Reading Dstr Off

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

44831

Position Number

00183452

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00126225

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Reading District Office

Worksite Address

3602 Kutztown Road, Suite 200

City

Reading, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19605

Contact Name

Moureen Gunyanyi

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor who is excited to help individuals reach their employment goals throughout Berks and Schuylkill counties. This role supports students and adults with disabilities as they explore careers and build skills for the future. It offers a chance to make a real difference through guidance, encouragement, and personalized planning. Join a team where your dedication helps people achieve greater independence and opportunity.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides vocational guidance and individualized support to students and adults with disabilities as they prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you will perform the following duties:

• Applicant Assessment: Conduct face-to-face interviews to gather information about disability, education, employment history, and other key factors
• Eligibility Evaluation: Review medical and psycho-social information to decide an applicant's potential for vocational rehabilitation
• Plan Development: Work with customers to set vocational goals and create an Individualized Plan for Employment
• Service Coordination: Arrange evaluations, coordinate planned services, as well as provide counseling and guidance throughout the process
• Progress Monitoring: Maintain case records, document updates, and follow-up regularly to support customer success
• Community Liaison: Build relationships with customers, providers, employers, and community groups to enhance referral sources and placement opportunities

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Work hours are typically 8:00 AM - 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).
• Note: This position provides coverage for Berks and Schuylkill counties.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after 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 with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538.00 (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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Possession of an active Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certificate issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; or
• Proof of approval to sit for the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification examination, provided by the CRCC, and completion of a master's degree; or
• 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 once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• 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.