Rehabilitation Counselor-Commerce-Rehabilitation Services-Berkeley Co.
State of West Virginia
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Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee-Commerce-Rehabilitation Services-Berkeley Co.
State of West Virginia
Commerce - Rehabilitation Services
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$32,862 - $56,373
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 15, 2026
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
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Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level role involves helping people with physical or mental disabilities find and keep jobs by offering counseling, planning services, and connecting them with community resources in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
It's based in the Martinsburg office and focuses on supporting the most severely disabled individuals toward competitive employment.
A good fit would be someone with a bachelor's degree who is empathetic, organized, and enjoys working directly with people and partners like businesses and agencies.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Ability to provide rehabilitation counseling and guidance to individuals with disabilities
- Skills in vocational assessment, planning, and arranging services for employment
- Experience evaluating medical documentation for eligibility and disability impact
- Strong public interaction skills, including representing the agency to community groups, service providers, and employers
- Willingness to undergo background checks, including criminal, abuse registry, driving records, employment history, and education verification
- Commitment to the mission of the Division of Rehabilitation Services
Full Job Description
***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***
Under the direct supervision of the Branch office supervisor, this individual will function as a professional in providing services to individuals with disabilities in the general field/transition field.
The counties to be served: Berkeley. This position will be housed in the Martinsburg Branch office.
Duties will include but are not limited to: Providing rehabilitation counseling and guidance to the most significantly disabled individuals in a general field/transition field territory.
They will incorporate rehabilitation techniques and standards to plan and arrange vocational rehabilitation services for those with physical and/or mental disabilities to assist them in obtaining or maintaining competitive employment.
These techniques may include vocational assessment, guidance, and counseling regarding vocational goals, referring clients for evaluations and diagnosis, and developing comprehensive plans for employment.
They will evaluate medical documentation to determine eligibility for services as well as the impact of the disability.
They will have extensive contact with the public through community groups and service providers in representing the Division of Rehabilitation Services and the Agency’s mission.
They will also serve as a resource for businesses and employers or representatives of public and private agencies.
*As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed, which may include, but is not limited to: criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training.
Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovering disqualifying information will result in denial or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when it is discovered.
** This job opportunity will not be in the classified service **
RS26039 PSA (alternate RS26038 PSA)
Berkeley County
1 Vacancy
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Qualifications
Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
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