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Illinois Department of Human Services Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee in Chicago, Illinois
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee
Location:East Alton, IL, US, 62024
Job Requisition ID:43637
Agency:Department of Human Services\ Class Title:REHABILITATION COUNSELOR TRAINEE - 38159\ Skill Option:Vocational Rehabilitation\ Closing Date/Time:12/30/2024\ Salary:Anticipated Salary \$4,952-\$6,952/month (\$59,424-\$83,424/year)\ Job Type:Salaried\ Category:Full Time\ County:Madison\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Plan/BU:RC062
Posting Identification Number43637
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the states 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 position will receive formal and informal training not to exceed twelve (12) months to learn the rules, regulations, and policies of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program to ultimately manage a caseload providing services to individuals with disabilities to gain competitive integrated employment. The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with good communication skills.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee for a period not to exceed twelve (12)months, receives formal and informal orientation in the principles, techniques, procedures, and policies related to rehabilitating persons with disabilities in a general vocational rehabilitation, transition, Secondary Transition Experience Program (STEP), or specialty caseload.
- Studies and becomes proficient in utilizing the Divisions case management system.
- Travels to attend and participate in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and in-service training related to the discipline of rehabilitation counseling.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Work Hours:Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm; 1 hour unpaid lunch.\ Work Location:606 W Saint Louis Ave, East Alton, Illinois, 62024
Division of Rehabilitation
Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services
Region 5\ Agency Contact:<DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov>\ Posting Group:Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Com unity, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)