Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Salary: $60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually Location: Blair County, PA Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number: CS-2026-61486-44831 Job Code: 44831 Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Department: Department of Labor & Industry Division: LI BVRS Altoona Dstr Off Opening Date: 10/27/2026 Closing Date: 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Union: SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit: F4 Pay Group: ST07 Bureau / Division Code: 00126240 Bureau / Division: Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Altoona District Office Worksite Address: 1130 12th Avenue, Suite 500 City: Altoona, Pennsylvania Zip Code: 16601 Contact Name: Kaleya Rivera Pena Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io The Position As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Altoona District Office, you play a key part in helping individuals overcome barriers to employment. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support personal growth and career success. Your efforts will help people build confidence and achieve their goals. Be part of an agency that promotes opportunity, inclusion, and positive change. Description of Work This position focuses on supporting individuals with disabilities as they work toward meaningful and sustainable employment. You will guide customers through each step of the vocational rehabilitation process and ensure they receive the services they need. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you will perform the following duties: Develop Referral Sources: Build relationships with community partners to identify potential customers Conduct Interviews: Gather information about customer needs, backgrounds, and goals Determine Eligibility: Review medical, vocational, and psychosocial information to assess rehabilitation potential Coordinate Services: Arrange evaluations, authorize services, and track progress through completion Support Employment Goals: Counsel customers, develop plans, and assist with job placement activities Maintain Records: Update case notes, manage online files, and prepare required documentation Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday Work hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule may be negotiable within a 7.5 hour work day. The position is eligible for AWS (alternate work schedule). This position will serve Blair and Bedford Counties. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Altoona or an approved office in the caseload territory. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. Required Experience, Training & Eligibility Qualifications Successful completion of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern program or the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or A master's degree in vocational rehabilitation, mental health, special education, social work, human services, psychology, or a closely related field; or Possession of an active Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certificate issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; or Proof of approval to sit for the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification examination, provided by the CRCC, and completion of a master's degree. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Other Requirements PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. Veterans Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania