State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern (40 Hour) (9156EH)

$30.09-$38.68 Hourly / $2,407.02-$3,094.07 BiWeekly /
$62,823.00-$80,755.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services this class is accountable for receiving on-the-job training in professional rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

This is the apprentice level class responsible for learning and practicing the range of duties in Vocational Rehabilitation and completing required educational qualifications.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the immediate and close supervision of a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor or employee of higher grade; works independently with acquired experience.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Receives generalized training in professional rehabilitation planning for and services to individuals with disabilities and rehabilitation needs; 
  • Conducts interviews and explains functions, services and eligibility requirements of the agency; 
  • Counsels individuals and assists in planning, selecting, preparing for and achieving a vocational goal; 
  • Obtains sufficient case information from schools, employers, Social Security Administration and other public and private agencies and medical facilities; 
  • Arranges for services within the agency or other community agencies; 
  • Prepares written reports to document decisions; 
  • Assesses vocational rehabilitation potential; 
  • Establishes community referral sources; 
  • Prepares case histories and other case records as components of an assigned caseload; 
  • Coordinates and delivers presentations; 
  • May administer vocational tests; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • principles and techniques of vocational rehabilitation counseling and interviewing; 
    • disability and resulting functional limitations; 
    • medical terminology; 
    • community resources; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • relate to different cultural and economic backgrounds; 
    • organize time, set priorities and manage workload; 
    • gather, analyze and evaluate significant information pertinent to the rehabilitation of an individual; 
    • establish and maintain an effective counseling relationship with individuals; 
    • write reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of full time employment as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Candidate in the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and matriculation in a graduate course of study leading to a Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, special education or related behavioral or social science.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • To obtain the position of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 within one (1) year incumbents in this class are required to matriculate into a graduate course of study leading to a Master's degree within time frames specified by the Bureau that will meet the educational qualifications for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and meet the most current national standard for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as specified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).
  • Incumbents in this class are required to maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License or Identification Card.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel with or without an accommodation.

APPOINTMENT

The term of appointment of a candidate to a position in this class shall be for a maximum period of not more than three (3) years.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(06)-Counseling

BARGAINING UNIT

(14)-EDUCATION B (P-3B)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

EH 18

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern (40 Hour) in Salary Group EH 18 approved effective July 1, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modify content, modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-146

EFFECTIVE DATE

08/14/2024
CLASS: 9156EH; EST: 10/16/1970; REV: 8/20/2024;