Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13777367 **Job Requisition ID:** 58331**\ Opening Date:**09/29/2026**\ Closing Date:**10/13/2026**\ Agency:** IllinoisDepartment of Human Services**\ Skill Option:**Vocational Rehab- Credential / Rehab. Counselor Trainee**\ Bilingual Option:**None**\ Salary:**Anticipated Salary: \$5,328-\$7,480/month (\$63,936-\$89,760/year)**\ Job Type:**Salaried**\ Category:**Full Time**\ Number of Vacancies:**1**\ Work Hours:** Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid.\ Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need**\ Headquarter Location:** 601 S High St, Belleville, Illinois, 62220 Division of Rehabilitation Services Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services Region 5 Work County: St. Clair **Agency Contact:**

• \*\*\*MUST APPLY ONLINE \*\*\*** This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in theAdditional Documentssection of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. **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 and demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity, equity, accessibility, and racial justice by contributing to an inclusive learning and working environment. 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 comm nication 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. **Conditions of Employment** Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriat