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Position Title
Student Trainee (Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor)
Agency
Veterans Benefits Administration
Announcement Number
CASG-12447326-24-MH Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, June 27, 2024 to Tuesday, July 16, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
3. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Assessment 1
The following section is used to determine you meet the basic requirement for this position DISCLAIMER: Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your selections are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance. You will be asked at the end of this questionnaire to certify your entire application as true and accurate. (limit characters)
1. Specialized Experience: From the descriptions below, please select the response that BEST reflects your level of experience and/or education that qualifies you for Student Trainee (Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor), GS-0199-07 (limit characters)
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
2. To qualify for potential conversion into a GS-0101-09 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor VRC applicants must have completed or be enrolled in the following specific degree programs: rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation services, clinical rehabilitation counseling, counseling psychology, mental health counseling, career counseling or social work from an accredited college or university. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Respond to customers to help with routine questions concerning receipt or non-receipt of money due. (limit characters)
4. Follow a prescribed set of instructions for interviewing to gather information regarding psycho-social history.
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5. Follow a prescribed set of instructions to gather information regarding interest, abilities and needs
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6. Review the work requirements of vocational choices regarding education, training, physical capacities, vocational interest, needs, and abilities.
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7. Process information to help the customers arrive at a vocational choice.
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8. Communicate findings to a counselor through interaction with the customer and the counselor.
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9. Assist customers with making an informed vocational decision through vocational counseling that includes following a prescribed set of instructions for interviewing to gather information.
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10. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in not being considered for this position. (limit characters)