Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II - Limited Service

State of Vermont; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

State of Vermont is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II - Limited Service to support adults and young adults with disabilities in White River Junction. The role involves assessment, counseling, and guiding participants toward employment and credential attainment, with frequent collaboration with community providers.

Travel to various settings is expected; strong MS Office skills and experience with video platforms are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, or related field and 1+ year of professional experience in vocational rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment, guidance and counseling to help participants access careers and employment.
• Assist in finding employment, work experiences and credential attainment.
• Provide case management and maintain required documentation; collaborate with community providers.

Skills

Counseling

Guidance

Assessment

Case management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams/Zoom

Documentation

Job description

Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II - 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: $29.73

Maximum Salary: $46.49

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 Counselor II - Limited Service (Job Requisition #56078), 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 that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are performed in a variety of settings including Department offices, consumer homes, institutions, work sites, and premises of service providers. Substantial travel is required, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, special education or counseling, education with a special education focus, or a related counseling field AND one (1) or more years of experience at a professional level in the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.

Special Requirements

Candidates without a degree in Rehabilitation Counseling will be expected to demonstrate successful completion of the following graduate level coursework:

• 1. Medical or Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities
• 2. Vocational Counseling
• 3. Vocational Assessment and Evaluation
• 4. Job Placement or Occupational Information

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.