Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee
Illinois Department of Human Services, Chicago, IL, United States
Position Overview
The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living.
This position coordinates customer case records and documents in a field office pertaining to the service delivery activities to customers in the Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services/Vocational Rehabilitation Program. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee will receive formal and informal training not to exceed twelve (12) months to learn the rules, regulations, and policies of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program, ultimately managing a caseload providing services to individuals with disabilities to gain competitive integrated employment.
Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity, equity, accessibility, and racial justice by contributing to an inclusive learning and working environment. The Division of Rehabilitation Services seeks to hire a self‑motivated and detail‑oriented individual with good communication skills.
Essential Functions
Serve as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months, receiving formal and informal orientation in the principles, techniques, procedures, and policies related to rehabilitating persons with disabilities in general vocational rehabilitation, transition, the Secondary Transition Experience Program (STEP), or specialty caseloads.
Study and become proficient in utilizing the Division’s case management system.
Travel to attend and participate in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and in‑service training related to the discipline of rehabilitation counseling.
Perform other duties as assigned or required within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
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The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living.
This position coordinates customer case records and documents in a field office pertaining to the service delivery activities to customers in the Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services/Vocational Rehabilitation Program. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee will receive formal and informal training not to exceed twelve (12) months to learn the rules, regulations, and policies of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program, ultimately managing a caseload providing services to individuals with disabilities to gain competitive integrated employment.
Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity, equity, accessibility, and racial justice by contributing to an inclusive learning and working environment. The Division of Rehabilitation Services seeks to hire a self‑motivated and detail‑oriented individual with good communication skills.
Essential Functions
Serve as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months, receiving formal and informal orientation in the principles, techniques, procedures, and policies related to rehabilitating persons with disabilities in general vocational rehabilitation, transition, the Secondary Transition Experience Program (STEP), or specialty caseloads.
Study and become proficient in utilizing the Division’s case management system.
Travel to attend and participate in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and in‑service training related to the discipline of rehabilitation counseling.
Perform other duties as assigned or required within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
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