DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
400 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
www.azdes.gov

Salary: $16.0000 /Hourly 

Grade: 04

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern--Post-Grad with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position is an intern Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor that will have oversight by a Vocational Rehabilitation supervisor and/or Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. The intern position will complete interviews with clients for services, collect and review records, complete case documentation requirements, and maintain regular contact with clients and vendors. This intern position will also provide vocational counseling and guidance, career exploration, and research labor market information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Completes interviews with clients for services. Collects and reviews records.
• Provides vocational counseling and guidance, career exploration, and labor market exploration to determine suitable employment goals.
• Completes case documentation requirements into the case management system.
• Maintains regular contact with clients and vendors.

• Knowledge of Federal and State laws, statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of vocational rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of functional limitations imposed by a variety of disabilities.
• Knowledge of resources available in the community.
• Skill in caseload management.
• Skill in interviewing and eliciting information from clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to provide information to a variety of audiences.

• Must be currently enrolled in a Master's level program in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, counseling, or a field related to vocational rehabilitation (such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of individuals with disabilities).
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
• Intern shall have a valid Level One Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-2758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

• This position does not offer any benefits or retirement plan, as it is designated exclusively as a temporary internship.

• This position does not offer any benefits or retirement plan, as it is designated exclusively as a temporary internship.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Maritza Duffy at (602) 679-5360 or email maritzaduffy@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (602) 679-5360 or emailing maritzaduffy@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.