Rehabilitation Counselor Intern

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States State of Illinois Full time
Agency: Department of Human Services

Salary: Anticipated Salary $4,952-$6,952/month ($59,424-$83,424/year) + bilingual pay
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1

Position Overview

The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their aspirations in employment, education, and independent living. This role involves coordinating customer case records and documentation in a field office related to service delivery activities for clients in the Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services/Vocational Rehabilitation Program. The selected candidate will undergo formal and informal training for a maximum of twelve months to learn the rules, regulations, and policies of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program, ultimately managing a caseload that provides services to individuals with disabilities to secure competitive integrated employment. Proficiency in manual communication skills is essential for working with individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind. The Division of Rehabilitation Services seeks a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Receive formal and informal orientation for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months, focusing on principles, techniques, procedures, and policies related to rehabilitating individuals with disabilities, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
  2. Develop proficiency in utilizing the Division's case management system.
  3. Participate in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and in-service training related to rehabilitation counseling.
  4. Perform additional duties as assigned or required that fall within the scope of the responsibilities outlined above.
Minimum Qualifications
  1. Possession of a Master's Degree from a college or university program accredited by the Council On Rehabilitation Education (CORE) or a Master's Degree in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation administration, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, deaf education, special education, or a closely related field.
  2. Ability to pass the advanced level assessment for sign language.
Conditions of Employment
  1. Ability to travel as required.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services is committed to serving families in need throughout Illinois. Our mission is to provide equitable access to social services, supports, programs, and resources that enhance the lives of all we serve. We uphold the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency, and Kindness.

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