Would you like to use your Professional Counselor or Professional Counselor Training License to make a difference? Join a team of dedicated individuals in supporting Wisconsin residents with disabilities to obtain, maintain, and improve employment outcomes. This position may be eligible for a $2000 sign-on bonus!
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is currently recruiting for 2 full-time permanent Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors or Counselors- In Training in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (WDA 4). DVR maintains 11 Workforce Development Areas (WDAs) across the state where teams of DVR staff work together to assist Wisconsin residents with disabilities with their job search efforts.
These positions will be responsible for managing a caseload serving adults as well as high-school aged youth. These positions will be headquartered at 219 Washington Avenue in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
These positions are eligible to work remotely up to 50% of the time after an initial training period. And will have a first shift schedule Monday-Friday with no on-call responsibilities. Frequent day-time travel within WDA 4 (see WDA map), and occasionally statewide is a requirement of the position. Reimbursement for mileage and a daily meal allowance is provided when in travel status per travel guidelines.
What We Offer: The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) offers interesting and meaningful work with an employee-friendly work environment, work-life balance, a casual office environment, flexibility, and many opportunities to grow your skills. The State of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package with over 6 weeks paid time off, excellent insurance options (health, dental, vision, life, and more), a top-notch retirement program, and much more. Apply now to find out why we love to Work for Wisconsin.
This recruitment may be used to fill future similar permanent, project, and/or LTE vacancies