Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1

The Department of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services is currently recruiting for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (Bilingual) position. The selected candidate would be responsible for providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities that are monolingual Spanish speaking.  This VR Counselor 1 is required to manage referrals from general intake, Latino community organizations, school systems and other community referrals to provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with a wide variety of disabilities. 

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sabrina Betts at Sabrina.betts@ct.gov or (860) 424-4985.

In the Department of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services this class is accountable for performing professional rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities.

Performs a limited range of 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 assists 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 and assesses vocational rehabilitation potential; establishes community referral sources; prepares case histories and other case records as components of an assigned caseload using an electronic system; coordinates and delivers presentations; may administer vocational tests; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of vocational rehabilitation counseling and interviewing; some knowledge of disability and resulting functional limitation and 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 using an electronic system; 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 Master's degree from an accredited college with a major course of study in vocational rehabilitation counseling, psychology, special education or related behavioral or social sciences.

• Must be bilingual and able to fluently speak, read and write in Spanish.

• Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

• Case management skills.

• Experience with community outreach and establishing community referral sources.

1. Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain the educational qualification for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 and meet the most current national standard for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as specified by the Commissioner 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 accommodation.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.