State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services receives on the job trainng in professional rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities.

This is the apprentice level class responsible for learning and practicing the range of duties in Vocational Rehabilitation and completing required educational qualifications.

Works under the immediate and close supervision of a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor or employee of higher grade; works independently with acquired experience.

Receives generalized training in professional rehabilitation planning for and services to individuals with disabilities and rehabilitation needs; conducts interviews and explains functions, services and eligibility requirements of the agency; counsels individuals and assist in planning, selecting, preparing for and achieving a vocational goal; obtains sufficient case information from schools, employers, Social Security Administration and other public and private agencies and medical facilities; arranges for services within the agency or other community agencies; prepares written reports to document decisions; assesses vocational rehabilitation potential; establishes community referral sources; prepares case histories and other case records as components of an assigned caseload; coordinates and delivers presentations; may administer vocational tests; performs related duties as required.

Basic knowledge of the principles and techniques of vocational rehabilitation counseling and interviewing; basic knowledge of disability and resulting functional limitations; some knowledge of medical terminology; some knowledge of community resources; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to relate to different cultural and economic backgrounds; ability to organize time, set priorities and manage workload; some ability to gather, analyze and evaluate significant information pertinent to the rehabilitation of an individual; some ability to establish and maintain an effective counseling relationship with individuals; some ability in report writing.

A Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of full time employment as a Vocational Rehabilitation Candidate in the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and matriculation in a graduate course of study leading to a Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, special education or related behavioral or social science.

1. To obtain the position of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 within one (1) year incumbents in this class are required to matriculate into a graduate course of study leading to a Master's degree within time frames specified by the Bureau that will meet the educational qualifications for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and meet the most current national standard for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as specified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).
2. Incumbents in this class are required to maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License or Identification Card.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel with or without an accommodation.

The term of appointment of a candidate to a position in this class shall be for a maximum period of not more than three (3) years.

Unclassified

(06)-Counseling

(14)-EDUCATION B (P-3B)

(2)-Professional

EH 18

New job code. (New job code established as a part of P-3B contract negotiations) Final 22-099

07/01/2022