Bilingual Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern - (Spanish) (College)

Salary $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually Location Berks County, PA Job Type Internship Job Number CSSC-2026-61128-44825 Department Department of Labor & Industry Division LI BVRS Reading Dstr Off Opening Date 10/26/2026 Closing Date 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 44825 Position Number 00041973 Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit F4 Pay Group ST05 Bureau / Division Code 00126225 Bureau / Division Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Reading District Office Worksite Address 3602 Kutztown Road, Suite 200 City Reading, Pennsylvania Zip Code 19605 Contact Name Moureen Gunyanyi Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Join the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Reading District Office, as a Bilingual Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern and support individuals who are working to reach their employment goals. This role gives you the opportunity to guide people through important steps in their vocational journey. You will gain valuable experience, contribute to your community, and help create opportunities for lasting success. Your work will matter from day one. Upon successful completion of the internship and the degree or certificate program, interns will be eligible for promotion as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports individuals with disabilities as they move through the vocational rehabilitation process. You will help applicants understand services, evaluate needs, and work toward an employment goal. As a Bilingual Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern, you will perform the following duties: 1. Develop Referral Sources: Build relationships in your territory to identify potential vocational rehabilitation customers 2. Gather Applicant Information: Collect details about disabilities, work history, education, and related factors through interviews 3. Coordinate Evaluations: Arrange and authorize assessments needed to determine rehabilitation potential 4. Support Vocational Planning: Work with applicants and partners to set goals and develop an Individualized Plan for Employment 5. Track Progress: Monitor case advancement, document updates, and adjust plans to support customer success 6. Promote Job Placement: Encourage employment readiness, connect customers with opportunities, and follow up after placement Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 2. 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). 3. This position will serve Berks and Schuylkill Counties. 4. 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 Reading 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. 5. **Salary:**Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes). 6. 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 Internship Requirement: 1. Current enrollment in the final year of a master's degree program in vocational rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation education, or rehabilitation admi istration. Special Requirement: 1. Authorization by the college or university for the student to participate in the Commonwealth's Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern Program. Upon entering the internship, the student must be enrolled in the final semester of the appropriate master's degree program. Other Requirements: 1. This particular position also requires the selected candidate to be able to read, write, and speak in Spanish. You may be contacted for a Spanish speaking proficiency evaluation conducted by the Bureau of Talent Acquisition, PA Office of Administration. If contacted, you must pass the speaking evaluation in order to be deemed eligible for this position. Your proficiency in reading and writing in Spanish must be demonstrated during the probationary period to achieve regular status in the position. 2. PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 3. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. 2. 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 ... For full info follow application link. 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.