Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern (College)

Salary $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually Location Berks County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-61367-44825 Department Department of Labor & Industry Division LI BVRS Reading Dstr Off Opening Date 10/28/2026 Closing Date 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 44825 Position Number 00183452 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 Step into a meaningful role as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern with the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. This opportunity allows you to support individuals throughout Berks and Schuylkill counties as they work toward their personal and professional goals. You will gain valuable hands-on experience while making a positive difference in your community. Join an agency that values growth, service, and compassion! 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 internship provides structured training that prepares you to help individuals with disabilities develop goals and access vocational services. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern, you will perform the following duties: 1. Build Referral Sources: Identify and maintain connections that help bring potential customers into vocational rehabilitation services 2. Coordinate Services: Arrange vocational rehabilitation supports that meet each customer needs 3. Guide Career Planning: Help individuals explore options and outline appropriate vocational goals 4. Support Counseling: Provide guidance that encourages progress toward skill development and independence 5. Assist Job Placement: Work with customers to locate and secure suitable employment opportunities Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 2. Work hours are typically 8:00 AM - 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. Note: This position provides coverage for Berks and Schuylkill counties. 4. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after 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 with 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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. Current enrollment in the final year of a master's degree program in vocational rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation education, or rehabilitation administration. 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 internshi , the student must be enrolled in the final semester of the appropriate master's degree program. Other Requirements: 1. PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 2. 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 clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. How to Apply: br> How to Apply: 1. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 2. If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are ... 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.