ASL Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (35 Hour)(Hybrid)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Waterbury, CT, United States
Overview
ASL Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (35 Hour) – Hybrid
Location: Waterbury, CT
Recruitment #: 260421-9150EB-001
Salary: $63,600 - $80,877/year (New State Employees Start at Minimum)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 5/20/2026 11:59:00 PM
What You’ll Be Doing
Provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.
Engage with the public and conduct community outreach.
Manage referrals from general intake, community organizations, school systems, and other referrals.
In this role you will provide services in one of three functional areas:
General Counselors
— Conduct intakes, review records for eligibility, perform assessments, provide career counseling and individualized services to eligible transition age youth and/or adults, and develop partnerships through community outreach.
Level Up Counselors
— Support high school students with disabilities by partnering with schools, students, and families to provide pre-vocational services and information needed for the transition from high school to the workforce.
Workforce Counselors
— Build relationships with employers, market BRS services, educate employers on benefits of hiring clients, and secure placement and training opportunities based on labor market trends.
What We Can Offer
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance for all employees.
Requirements and Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s degree from an accredited college with a major in vocational rehabilitation counseling, psychology, special education, or related behavioral or social sciences.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with high school students or adults with disabilities, including Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing individuals.
Experience providing outreach to the Deaf community and to community agencies, including conducting presentations.
Experience with an electronic case management system, Outlook, and video conferencing platforms.
Experience managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
Experience using assistive technology and communication resources for deafness and hearing loss.
Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders in American Sign Language.
Special Requirements
Incumbents must obtain the educational qualification for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 and meet the current national standard for CRC as specified by CRCC.
Incumbents must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or identification card.
Incumbents may be required to travel with or without accommodation.
About the Agency
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS), Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) assists individuals with disabilities in preparing for, securing, maintaining, or advancing in employment. BRS fosters opportunities that support competitive employment and provides individualized services for eligible individuals.
Equal Opportunity
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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ASL Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (35 Hour) – Hybrid
Location: Waterbury, CT
Recruitment #: 260421-9150EB-001
Salary: $63,600 - $80,877/year (New State Employees Start at Minimum)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 5/20/2026 11:59:00 PM
What You’ll Be Doing
Provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.
Engage with the public and conduct community outreach.
Manage referrals from general intake, community organizations, school systems, and other referrals.
In this role you will provide services in one of three functional areas:
General Counselors
— Conduct intakes, review records for eligibility, perform assessments, provide career counseling and individualized services to eligible transition age youth and/or adults, and develop partnerships through community outreach.
Level Up Counselors
— Support high school students with disabilities by partnering with schools, students, and families to provide pre-vocational services and information needed for the transition from high school to the workforce.
Workforce Counselors
— Build relationships with employers, market BRS services, educate employers on benefits of hiring clients, and secure placement and training opportunities based on labor market trends.
What We Can Offer
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance for all employees.
Requirements and Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s degree from an accredited college with a major in vocational rehabilitation counseling, psychology, special education, or related behavioral or social sciences.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with high school students or adults with disabilities, including Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing individuals.
Experience providing outreach to the Deaf community and to community agencies, including conducting presentations.
Experience with an electronic case management system, Outlook, and video conferencing platforms.
Experience managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
Experience using assistive technology and communication resources for deafness and hearing loss.
Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders in American Sign Language.
Special Requirements
Incumbents must obtain the educational qualification for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 and meet the current national standard for CRC as specified by CRCC.
Incumbents must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or identification card.
Incumbents may be required to travel with or without accommodation.
About the Agency
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS), Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) assists individuals with disabilities in preparing for, securing, maintaining, or advancing in employment. BRS fosters opportunities that support competitive employment and provides individualized services for eligible individuals.
Equal Opportunity
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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