You must submit Application Supplement No. 2010-011-1 with your online or paper application.  See “How to Apply.”

TEST ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 2010-011 ISSUED JANUARY 27, 2010

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

State Civil Service Commission

Examination

for

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR INTERN

Exam No.	Job Title	Job Code	Pay Schedule and Range
1.	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern	44825	S5*

*There are special higher pay provisions in effect for certain geographic areas.

If you successfully complete the internship and obtain your graduate degree, you may then serve an additional 2 months as an Intern to complete your probationary period, and be promoted to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 with an increase in salary.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

VETERANS:  Pennsylvania law (51 Pa.C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.  To learn more about employment preferences and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website www.scsc.state.pa.us ; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.

NATURE OF WORK

This is professional training in a structured internship program in which you are expected to acquire knowledge and experience in the areas of federal law and regulation concerning vocational rehabilitation services, state policy and procedure, and counseling and case management.  You will be supervised by a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor who will evaluate how well you provide case services to customers with disabilities.  You may be able to receive academic credit for completion of the internship program.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Please make sure you meet all requirements.  If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission's offices listed at the end of this announcement.

You must be willing to travel.  Travel expenses will be paid.

You must be of good moral character and able to perform the essential functions of the job.  Pennsylvania residency is currently waived for this job title.

Necessary Special Requirement

At the time you apply, you must have authorization by your college or university to participate in the Commonwealth’s Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern Program.  At the time you start the internship, you must be enrolled in the final semester of the appropriate master’s degree program.

Minimum Requirement

At the time you apply, you must be enrolled in the final year of a master’s degree program in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation education, or rehabilitation administration.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

These positions may exist throughout the state in any of the locations listed below.  Approximately 20 appointments and promotions are made annually.  Vacancies may occur in any of the following district offices.

District Office	County	District Office	County
Allentown	Lehigh	Philadelphia	Philadelphia
Altoona	Blair	Pittsburgh	Allegheny
Dubois	Clearfield	Reading	Berks
Erie	Erie	Washington	Washington
Harrisburg	Dauphin	Wilkes-Barre	Luzerne
Johnstown	Cambria	Williamsport	Lycoming
New Castle	Lawrence	York	York
Norristown	Montgomery

Additional opportunities may occur due to normal turnover from retirements, promotions, transfers, resignations and so forth.

For the most recent information on job opportunities contact:

Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Human Resources, Staffing Services Division, Room 1418 Labor and Industry Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania  17121, Telephone:  (717) 787-6374; Internet:  www.dli.state.pa.us, keyword:  OVR.

TESTING

At the time of application, you must submit the completed participation form Application Supplement 2010-011-1 to participate in the Commonwealth’s Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern Program.  You may submit it by e-mail, fax, or mail.  See the “How to Apply” Section for directions.

Your application and participation form Application Supplement 2010-011-1 will be evaluated to determine if you meet the Minimum Requirement and Necessary Special Requirement.  If you meet this requirement you will receive a score.

You must provide complete and accurate information.  Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application or disqualification.

If you were previously determined to be ineligible and now meet the job requirements, you may reapply during the term of this announcement by submitting a new application and supplement.

TEST RESULTS

Employment and promotion lists will be established.  You will be notified in writing of your test results.

HOW TO APPLY

You should apply during the semester prior to the final semester of your master’s degree program.

At the time of application, you must submit the completed participation form Application Supplement 2010-011-1 to participate in the Commonwealth’s Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern Program.

Apply online at www.scsc.state.pa.us or submit your completed paper application and Application Supplement No. 2010-011-1 to:

State Civil Service Commission

ATTN:  Applications

P.O. Box 569

Harrisburg, PA  17108-0569

Online and paper applications both require submission of your participation form Application Supplement 2010-011-1 at the time of application.  Send by e-mail to RA-cs-transcripts@state.pa.us or fax to (717) 787-8650 or mail to the above address.

Applications, Application Supplement No. 2010-011-1, and further information can be obtained from:

1.	State Civil Service Commission:
	Harrisburg:  2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O.
	Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (Voice) (717) 783-3058, Text
	Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 772-2685
	Philadelphia:  110 North 8th St. Suite 503, Phila., 19107; Telephone
	(Voice) (215) 560-2253, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (215) 560-4367
	Pittsburgh:  411 Seventh Ave., Rm. 410, Pgh., 15219; Telephone (Voice)
	(412) 565-7666, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (412) 565-2484
	Internet:  www.scsc.state.pa.us
2.	PA CareerLink offices
3.	The Human Resources Office listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section of this announcement

For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion."