Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee $4,952-$6,952/month Employment Full Time Location Chicago Heights, IL Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee – # 45949 Agency: Department of Human Services Location: Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Job Requisition ID:45949 Opening Date: 07/14/2025 Closing Date: 07/25/2025 Salary: Anticipated Salary $4,952-$6,952/month ($59,424-$83,424/year) + bilingual pay Job Type:Salaried Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: RC062

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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 the Additional Documents section 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. Posting Identification Number 45949 Position Overview The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s 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. This position requires the use of manual communication skills in working with individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or Deafblind. 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 Division’s 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. Minimum Qualifications Requires possession of a Master’s Degree from a college or university program accredited by the Council On Rehabilitation Education (CORE) or aMaster’s Degree from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation administration, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, deaf education, special education, or a closely related field. Requires the ability to pass the sign language assessment at the advanced level. *Qualifying state employees, in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this class. Conditions of Employment Requires ability to travel. *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours:Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch. Work Location:Chicago Heights – 1010 Dixie Hwy Division of Rehabilitation Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services Job Family: Social Services About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness. Benefits 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 Work Schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: Application Instructions Must apply online. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: #J-18808-Ljbffr Goshen College