REHABILITATION COUNSELOR TRAINEE opt V- 381590V

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and during performance of all job duties. Please email the Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524 - 7514 for further information and to request an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

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Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Date: Apr 29, 2022

Location:

Springfield, IL, US, 62762

Job Requisition ID: 109

Agency: Department of Human Services

Posting ID # 10-41-109

CONTINUOUS POSTING - For Informational Purposes only
Salary:  $3980-$5804
Job Type:  Salaried Full Time
County:  Adams; Alexander; Bond; Boone; Brown; Bureau; Calhoun; Carroll; Cass; Champaign; Christian; Clark; Clay; Clinton; Coles; Cook; Crawford; Cumberland; DeKalb; DeWitt; Douglas; DuPage; Edgar; Edwards; Effingham; Fayette; Ford; Franklin; Fulton; Gallatin; Greene; Grundy; Hamilton; Hancock; Hardin; Henderson; Henry; Iroquois; Jackson; Jasper; Jefferson; Jersey; Jo_Daviess; Johnson; Kane; Kankakee; Kendall; Knox; LaSalle; Lake; Lawrence; Lee; Livingston; Logan; Macon; Macoupin; Madison; Marion; Marshall; Mason; Massac; McDonough; McHenry; McLean; Menard; Mercer; Monroe; Montgomery; Morgan; Moultrie; Ogle; Peoria; Perry; Piatt; Pike; Pope; Pulaski; Putnam; Randolph; Richland; Rock_Island; Saline; Sangamon; Schuyler; Scott; Shelby; St._Clair; Stark; Stephenson; Tazewell; Union; Vermilion; Wabash; Warren; Washington; Wayne; White; Whiteside; Will; Williamson; Winnebago; Woodford
Number of Vacancies:  Varies
Plan/BU:  RC062

Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this posting:

We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.

*****DO NOT APPLY ONLINE*****

Follow the application instructions below to apply to this position.

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, for a period not to exceed twelve months, receives formal and informal orientation in the principles, techniques, procedures and policies related to rehabilitating persons with disabilities in a general vocational rehabilitation, transition, STEP, or psychiatric caseload. Travels in the performance of duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires 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 from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation administration, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, deaf education, special education, or a closely related field. Requires ability to travel.

Spanish Speaking positions are availabe - Option SSV. Requires the ability to speak, read and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

Manual Communication positions are available - Option MCV. Requires the ability to pass the assessment for sign language at the advanced level.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 hrs/wk
Work Location: Statewide
Agency Contact: Sherrie Bridges - DHS.DRSPersonnel@illinois.gov

Phone: (217) 524-7550

Fax (217) 558-6275
Job Function: Social Services

DHS Mission Statement - IDHS’ serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.

Submit a CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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