Rehabilitation Counselor TRAINEE - OPT H

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under direct supervision, for a period not to exceed twelve months, receives formal and informal training in the principles, techniques, procedures and policies related to assisting persons with disabilities under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Waiver, Brain Injury (BI) Waiver, or AIDS Waiver to live independently in the community and/or their own place of residence with needed supports essential to maintaining an independent lifestyle. Travels in the performance of duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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, social work, sociology, gerontology, nursing, or a closely related field. Requires ability to travel . 

Spanish Speaking Option, SSH -  Requires the ability to speak, read and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

Please submit your resume to DHS.Recruitment@illinois.gov