Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee
New York State Education Department, Utica, NY, United States
Duties
Manage a caseload, including writing case notes and maintaining supporting documentation;
Determine eligibility;
Develop employment goals and Individualized Plans for Employment;
Purchase goods and services as needed for individuals to reach their employment goals;
Coordinate the resources of the family, community, and specialists;
Determine case closure.
Non‑Competitive Minimum Qualifications
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1: Bachelor’s degree or higher AND EITHER
Enrollment in a master's degree program in rehabilitation counseling, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 2: Bachelor’s degree or higher AND EITHER
Completion of 50% of the coursework toward a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and completion of one year as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and one year of professional work experience in a related field.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
A current Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) credential as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), OR
Master’s degree or higher in rehabilitation counseling, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and completion of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Traineeship, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and two years of professional work experience in a related field.
Related degree fields include: Addictions/Substance Abuse Counseling, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Science, Business Administration, Blindness/Vision Impaired Rehabilitation/Education, Child/Family Studies, Communication Disorders (including Speech Language Disorders and Pathology), Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Deaf/Hearing Impaired Rehabilitation/Education, Disability Studies, Educational Psychology, Health Administration, Health Services, Health Studies, Human Development, Human Relations, Human Resources, Human Services, Marriage/Family Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Orientation and Mobility Studies, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Administration, Rehabilitation Services, School/Guidance/Education Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Substance Use Disorders, Transition Counseling, Vision Rehabilitation Studies, Vocational Assessment/Evaluation, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling.
Accepted professional work experience in a related field: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Science, Communication Disorders (including Speech Language Disorders and Pathology), Counseling (including Addictions, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Marriage and Family, School Guidance), Disability Studies, Hearing Impaired Education/Rehabilitation, Orientation and Mobility, Psychology, School Rehabilitation Services (including Occupational and Physical Therapy), Social Work, Special Education, Visually Impaired Education and Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Assessment/Evaluation, OR experience assisting persons with disabilities to attain employment, educational, and/or independent living goals.
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC) must provide proof of their CRCC credential at the time of hire. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining CRC Certification; failure to maintain will result in removal from employment.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
Section 70.1 Transfer to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in either of the following titles: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Spanish Language) or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Manual Communications).
55b/c Appointment: Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and meet the following minimum qualifications
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1: Bachelor’s degree or higher AND EITHER
Enrollment in a master's degree program in rehabilitation counseling, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 2: Bachelor’s degree or higher AND EITHER
Completion of 50% of the coursework toward a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and completion of one year as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and one year of professional work experience in a related field.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
A current CRCC credential as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), OR
Master’s degree or higher in rehabilitation counseling, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and completion of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Traineeship, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and two years of professional work experience in a related field.
Conditions of Employment
This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent, non‑competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit, potentially affecting salary, insurance, and other benefits. The position requires 30% in‑state travel. Telecommuting is allowed up to 30% of each bi‑weekly pay period.
Benefits
Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
Enrollment in the New York State pension system or Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility applies).
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Eligibility for various life insurance options.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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Manage a caseload, including writing case notes and maintaining supporting documentation;
Determine eligibility;
Develop employment goals and Individualized Plans for Employment;
Purchase goods and services as needed for individuals to reach their employment goals;
Coordinate the resources of the family, community, and specialists;
Determine case closure.
Non‑Competitive Minimum Qualifications
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1: Bachelor’s degree or higher AND EITHER
Enrollment in a master's degree program in rehabilitation counseling, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 2: Bachelor’s degree or higher AND EITHER
Completion of 50% of the coursework toward a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and completion of one year as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and one year of professional work experience in a related field.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
A current Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) credential as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), OR
Master’s degree or higher in rehabilitation counseling, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and completion of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Traineeship, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and two years of professional work experience in a related field.
Related degree fields include: Addictions/Substance Abuse Counseling, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Science, Business Administration, Blindness/Vision Impaired Rehabilitation/Education, Child/Family Studies, Communication Disorders (including Speech Language Disorders and Pathology), Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Deaf/Hearing Impaired Rehabilitation/Education, Disability Studies, Educational Psychology, Health Administration, Health Services, Health Studies, Human Development, Human Relations, Human Resources, Human Services, Marriage/Family Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Orientation and Mobility Studies, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Administration, Rehabilitation Services, School/Guidance/Education Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Substance Use Disorders, Transition Counseling, Vision Rehabilitation Studies, Vocational Assessment/Evaluation, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling.
Accepted professional work experience in a related field: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Science, Communication Disorders (including Speech Language Disorders and Pathology), Counseling (including Addictions, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Marriage and Family, School Guidance), Disability Studies, Hearing Impaired Education/Rehabilitation, Orientation and Mobility, Psychology, School Rehabilitation Services (including Occupational and Physical Therapy), Social Work, Special Education, Visually Impaired Education and Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Assessment/Evaluation, OR experience assisting persons with disabilities to attain employment, educational, and/or independent living goals.
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC) must provide proof of their CRCC credential at the time of hire. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining CRC Certification; failure to maintain will result in removal from employment.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
Section 70.1 Transfer to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in either of the following titles: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Spanish Language) or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Manual Communications).
55b/c Appointment: Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and meet the following minimum qualifications
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1: Bachelor’s degree or higher AND EITHER
Enrollment in a master's degree program in rehabilitation counseling, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 2: Bachelor’s degree or higher AND EITHER
Completion of 50% of the coursework toward a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and completion of one year as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and one year of professional work experience in a related field.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
A current CRCC credential as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), OR
Master’s degree or higher in rehabilitation counseling, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and completion of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Traineeship, OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related degree field and two years of professional work experience in a related field.
Conditions of Employment
This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent, non‑competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit, potentially affecting salary, insurance, and other benefits. The position requires 30% in‑state travel. Telecommuting is allowed up to 30% of each bi‑weekly pay period.
Benefits
Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
Enrollment in the New York State pension system or Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility applies).
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Eligibility for various life insurance options.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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