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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs are open across state agencies, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, and school districts, from entry-level to senior and program-director roles, with specializations in mental health rehabilitation, job placement, and assistive technology. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Summary
This position will have primary responsibility for providing guidance and counseling in a professional manner to individuals with disabilities in order that they may attain and maintain competitive employment in the least restrictive environment. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) will be responsible for ensuring consumer choice throughout the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) process. The VRC will coordinate rehabilitation services from intake through plan development and placement services. The VRC will provide consumers with information to facilitate informed choices regarding planned program services.
Primary Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.
Rehabilitate eligible applicants who are severely and most severely disabled.
Perform eligibility determinations for program applicants in compliance with State and Federal Guidelines.
Write and initiate Individualized Plans for Employment in compliance with State and Federal Guidelines.
Serve in school youth ages 14-21 under regulations of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Maintain a caseload that follows VR Guidelines, Policies and Best Practices to maintain area compliance pertaining to Alerts, Things to Do, Days in Status and all other aspects of proper case management.
Additional Responsibilities
Provide and coordinate professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities in order that they may attain employment.
Access client information, maintain case records, produce correspondence, and perform other automated functions within the scope of the position’s responsibilities; assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility.
Develop an Individualized Plan for employment with the full participation of the customer with a disability to determine employment outcomes.
Conduct in-depth interviews with individuals with disabilities requiring rehabilitation strategies to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and the feasibility for achieving employment outcomes.
Provide information to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices regarding services, service providers, and employment outcomes; negotiate with individuals with disabilities regarding plan development.
Develop employer contacts and serve as liaison with local employers. Collaborate with Department of Education (DOE)/Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) team members in employment service activities. Utilize the resources of community rehabilitation in securing appropriate employment services for eligible individuals with disabilities. Manage resources to ensure financial accountability according to state and federal regulations. Collaborate with community partners to assure appropriate use of available resources. Participate in training experiences designed to enhance professional competency in vocational rehabilitation.
Successfully rehabilitate customers in accordance with established goals. Provide guidance and counseling to customers during the entire rehabilitation process. Document the rehabilitation process in the client's case file in accordance with federal and state regulations and policies. Fiscally account for all client services expenditures.
Review and comply with Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Code of Ethics Guidelines
Provide Pre-ETS services to Youth under the WIOA guidelines
Complete all travel requests and travel reimbursement in a timely and accurate manner, complete timesheets in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure that all expenses are turned in during the month that they are incurred.
WIOA Deliverables:
Employment Rate 2nd quarter after exit
Employment Rate 4th quarter after exit
Median earnings in the second quarter after exit
Credential Attainment
Measurable Skill Gains
Effectiveness in Serving Employers.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Certification(s)
A Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science, education, or related field, and one year of professional experience in counseling or in a public vocational rehabilitation program required. A Master's Degree (MA/MS) from an accredited college or university in a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science or education program can substitute for one year of required experience.
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification preferred.
Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).
Background screen requirements
This agency requires a background screening to be completed through the Clearinghouse upon extension of a conditional offer of employment. Attached below is a link to the Clearinghouse website for your reference and educational review to better understand the process. https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the theories and practices of vocational rehabilitation counseling; case work principles, practices, and techniques; professional ethics relating to vocational rehabilitation counseling; vocational rehabilitation process as it relates to purchase of services for clientele; and methods of data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications. Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
Knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of disability groups.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
Ability to interview clients in order to determine eligibility for VR services.
Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical and psychological data
Ability to develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and assess test results.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
Ability to conduct fact finding research.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to use problem solving techniques.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
What We Offer – for Benefit Eligible Employees May Include:
Because ServiceSource hires the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:
Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions.
PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information
Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities.
Job Summary
This position will have primary responsibility for providing guidance and counseling in a professional manner to individuals with disabilities in order that they may attain and maintain competitive employment in the least restrictive environment. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) will be responsible for ensuring consumer choice throughout the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) process. The VRC will coordinate rehabilitation services from intake through plan development and placement services. The VRC will provide consumers with information to facilitate informed choices regarding planned program services.
Primary Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.
Rehabilitate eligible applicants who are severely and most severely disabled.
Perform eligibility determinations for program applicants in compliance with State and Federal Guidelines.
Write and initiate Individualized Plans for Employment in compliance with State and Federal Guidelines.
Serve in school youth ages 14-21 under regulations of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Maintain a caseload that follows VR Guidelines, Policies and Best Practices to maintain area compliance pertaining to Alerts, Things to Do, Days in Status and all other aspects of proper case management.
Additional Responsibilities
Provide and coordinate professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities in order that they may attain employment.
Access client information, maintain case records, produce correspondence, and perform other automated functions within the scope of the position’s responsibilities; assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility.
Develop an Individualized Plan for employment with the full participation of the customer with a disability to determine employment outcomes.
Conduct in-depth interviews with individuals with disabilities requiring rehabilitation strategies to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and the feasibility for achieving employment outcomes.
Provide information to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices regarding services, service providers, and employment outcomes; negotiate with individuals with disabilities regarding plan development.
Develop employer contacts and serve as liaison with local employers. Collaborate with Department of Education (DOE)/Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) team members in employment service activities. Utilize the resources of community rehabilitation in securing appropriate employment services for eligible individuals with disabilities. Manage resources to ensure financial accountability according to state and federal regulations. Collaborate with community partners to assure appropriate use of available resources. Participate in training experiences designed to enhance professional competency in vocational rehabilitation.
Successfully rehabilitate customers in accordance with established goals. Provide guidance and counseling to customers during the entire rehabilitation process. Document the rehabilitation process in the client's case file in accordance with federal and state regulations and policies. Fiscally account for all client services expenditures.
Review and comply with Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Code of Ethics Guidelines
Provide Pre-ETS services to Youth under the WIOA guidelines
Complete all travel requests and travel reimbursement in a timely and accurate manner, complete timesheets in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure that all expenses are turned in during the month that they are incurred.
WIOA Deliverables:
Employment Rate 2nd quarter after exit
Employment Rate 4th quarter after exit
Median earnings in the second quarter after exit
Credential Attainment
Measurable Skill Gains
Effectiveness in Serving Employers.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Certification(s)
A Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science, education, or related field, and one year of professional experience in counseling or in a public vocational rehabilitation program required. A Master's Degree (MA/MS) from an accredited college or university in a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science or education program can substitute for one year of required experience.
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification preferred.
Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).
Background screen requirements
This agency requires a background screening to be completed through the Clearinghouse upon extension of a conditional offer of employment. Attached below is a link to the Clearinghouse website for your reference and educational review to better understand the process. https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the theories and practices of vocational rehabilitation counseling; case work principles, practices, and techniques; professional ethics relating to vocational rehabilitation counseling; vocational rehabilitation process as it relates to purchase of services for clientele; and methods of data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications. Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
Knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of disability groups.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
Ability to interview clients in order to determine eligibility for VR services.
Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical and psychological data
Ability to develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and assess test results.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
Ability to conduct fact finding research.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to use problem solving techniques.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
What We Offer – for Benefit Eligible Employees May Include:
Because ServiceSource hires the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:
Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions.
PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vocational rehabilitation counselor jobs.
- Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related counseling field
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential or eligibility to sit for the exam
- Experience conducting vocational assessments and developing individualized plans for employment
- Knowledge of disability law including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act
- Proficiency with case management software and documentation in compliance with federal reporting standards
- Strong skills in job development, employer outreach, and supported employment placement strategies
Tips for Your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Job Search
Tailor your resume to CRC requirements
Many postings require or prefer a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor credential. If you hold it, put CRC after your name in the header and call it out in your summary. Hiring managers scan for it before reading further.
Highlight caseload management and outcomes
Employers want to see that you've managed caseloads and moved clients toward employment goals. Describe the types of disabilities you've worked with and the vocational outcomes you supported, even if the numbers varied by setting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vocational rehabilitation counselor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target your job search by funding source
State vocational rehabilitation agencies run on different funding cycles than nonprofits or private insurers. Roles funded under Title I of the Rehabilitation Act often have stricter eligibility requirements for counselors, so read each posting's requirements carefully before applying.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers in this field routinely ask how you'd handle a client refusing a recommended job placement or disputing their vocational plan. Practice walking through your decision process out loud, referencing ethical guidelines and client-centered principles.
Negotiate for supervision hours if you're pre-CRC
If you're working toward CRC eligibility, ask during the offer stage whether the employer provides qualified supervision and whether that supervision counts toward your required hours. Not all employers advertise this, and it can significantly affect your career timeline.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vocational rehabilitation counselors?
The companies hiring the most vocational rehabilitation counselors right now include Tennessee State Government, State of Kansas, and State of Delaware, with the largest share of openings in Washington, Tennessee, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. State vocational rehabilitation agencies and nonprofits serving people with disabilities consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many vocational rehabilitation counselor jobs are remote?
About 43% of vocational rehabilitation counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of July 2026, though availability varies significantly by employer type. Roles focused on telephonic vocational counseling for insurance or workers' compensation carriers tend to have the highest share of remote options, while state agency positions often require in-person client contact.
How do you become a vocational rehabilitation counselor?
You typically earn a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related counseling field, complete a supervised internship, and then apply for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor exam through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. Some entry-level state agency roles accept candidates who are CRC-eligible and working toward the credential, but most employer postings list it as required or strongly preferred.
Can you get hired as a vocational rehabilitation counselor with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with limited direct experience, particularly state agencies with training programs for new counselors. Your best entry points are practicum and internship experience from your graduate program, volunteer work with disability-serving nonprofits, and any background in social services, case management, or employment services that demonstrates client-facing skills relevant to the role.
What does the vocational rehabilitation counselor interview process look like?
Most interviews include a phone screen with HR, followed by one or two rounds with a hiring manager or panel that may include a senior counselor or program supervisor. Expect scenario-based questions about ethical dilemmas, caseload prioritization, and how you'd support a client with a specific disability type. State agency interviews often include written components or structured behavioral questions tied to competency frameworks.
Where can I find and apply to vocational rehabilitation counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to vocational rehabilitation counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your credentials, specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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