The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is urgently hiring vocational rehabilitation specialists and counselors to help Veterans build fulfilling, independent lives after injury, illness, or service-related transitions. Combine your clinical expertise, career counseling experience, and compassionate advocacy to support Veterans as they navigate employment, education, and long-term recovery goals.
For those drawn to mission-driven work, VA vocational rehabilitation roles offer the chance to make a tangible impact every day—while working within an integrated health care system that values collaboration, growth, and service. Check out these two career paths and open roles to see if a vocational rehabilitation career at VA is right for you.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs) provide and coordinate a wide range of rehabilitation, counseling, and case management services to disabled Veterans and other eligible individuals through the Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Chapter 31), also known as the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. Chapter 31 assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and sustain employment. Current openings across the nation include:
- Pacific District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854799100
- Continental District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854798500
- Northeast District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854799300
- Southeast District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854798300
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS) position is also located within the VR&E program. VRSs are responsible for the provision, supervision, and coordination of rehabilitation services for Veterans or service members. In addition to coordinating vocational rehabilitation services, the VRS serves as a liaison between service providers and VA. Current openings across the nation include:
- Pacific District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854798900
- Continental District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854798400
- Northeast District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854798100
- Southeast District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854798200
Hear from the Vocational Rehabilitation team
Why choose a career in vocational rehabilitation at VA? Here’s what VA employees had to say:
- “For me, it’s not just about helping Veterans find jobs. It’s about helping them rediscover their strength and build a future they can be proud of.“
- “My job is simple in words but powerful in impact—empower Veterans to achieve their goals and live the life they’ve earned through their service.“
- “Every Veteran has a story, and I feel honored to walk beside them as they turn the page toward independence and opportunity.“
Benefits on and off the job
From compensation to coverage, there are many reasons to choose a rewarding career at VA. VA offers competitive benefits like health, dental, and vision insurance, generous leave, and educational incentives so that employees feel valued and equipped to provide the best in care and services.
Application tips
Please note: The USA Hire Assessment is very long and can take over an hour to complete. If you begin the assessment, you will have until 48 hours after the job closes to complete and submit. Otherwise, your application will be disqualified. Make sure you also do not disqualify your application by only selecting GS-11 or 12 as the lowest grade you are willing to accept.
For more information, please contact the VBA National Recruitment Team at HCSOSONationalRecruitment.VBACO@va.gov.
