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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Description of Duties
This is a counseling position in a school district involving responsibility for identifying and developing training and employment opportunities in the community for students with physical and mental disabilities. The employee secures special education and counseling for secondary students and their families, and assists in developing and implementing an individual education plan for each student. The employee reports directly to, and works under general supervision of, the Director of Assessment and Career Planning Center.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Six (6) years of paid full‑time or its part‑time equivalent** experience as an employment specialist or job counselor working with people with disabilities; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Human Services,* plus four (4) years of experience as described in (A); OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Human Services,* Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, plus two (2) years of experience as described in (A); OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus three (3) years of experience as described in (A); OR,
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C).
*Human Service degrees involve coursework designed to prepare individuals to enhance and increase the well-being of society and the individuals it comprises. The course of study must clearly focus upon giving the student the knowledge and capacity to deal with people in need of support services. It includes the “helping professions” such as social work, psychology, gerontology and vocational and/or psychological counseling.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
