What are the responsibilities and job description for the REHABILITATION COUNSELOR TRAINEE position at State of Illinois?
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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13110257
**Posting Identification Number 49742**
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**
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.
rehabilitation counseling.
Information, Please See
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13110257
**Posting Identification Number 49742**
- Why Work for Illinois?**
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
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
- Travels to attend and participate in staff meetings, conferences,
rehabilitation counseling.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably