With the third largest population in the country, New York has world class cultural centers as well as rural areas with thousands of lakes, miles of rivers, mountains, woodlands and ocean beaches. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors work with individuals with disabilities in achieving and maintaining employment and independence. With 15 District Offices around the state, counselors may work in urban or rural settings, with a very diverse population.
Counselors are frequently generalists, requiring a full range of vocational rehabilitation skills.
Some counselors require in-depth skills in specialty areas, e.g., manual communications or Spanish language. Judgment, independence in decision-making and team skills are all valued. Senior Counselors provide training and coaching on site. In-service training is also provided with the assistance of the Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program Region 2, at the State University of New York , Buffalo. The State Health, vision, drug and dental insurance are available.