Duties include both office and field work and are performed under direction of professional staff. Duties at this level are distinguished from those of higher level counselor positions by assignment of more routine cases and greater availability of supervisory assistance. Promotion to a higher level professional counselor position requires completion of any mandatory in-service training program at the Trainee level, satisfaction of qualification and examination requirements for the higher level, and a current performance evaluation of at least satisfactory. Promotion may not be automatic from all Trainee level positions.
Conducts intake interviews and prepares case records.
May determine client eligibility for services. Administers and scores a variety of vocational tests. May prepare plan of client treatment and training services, or assist higher level staff in formulating same. Modifies plan in accordance with client needs and progress. Accompanies client to potential training and employment settings.