Internship Program Information
Vocational Rehabilitation Internship Programs
VR welcomes student interns from Rehabilitation Counseling programs.
The Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (IDVR) Counselor Internship Programs are intended to provide a diverse group of graduate students an opportunity to participate in vocational rehabilitation activities, assignments, cases, and situations. The focus of these internships is to assist Idahoans with Disabilities to obtain or maintain employment in their community.
The duration of the internships will be a minimum of 600 hours and are offered ONLY for graduate students of accredited Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Programs.
Acceptance into IDVR internship program does not constitute an employment relationship with the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation or the State of Idaho.
We offer both paid and unpaid internships as determined by the agency’s business need.
The locations of both paid and unpaid internships will be determined by IDVR.
Exposure to the Vocational Rehabilitation program provides a hands-on opportunity to work with individuals with disabilities and to apply skills and techniques acquired through your coursework.
Interns will be partnered with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor who will help mentor and work with them to provide rehabilitation services to customers and develop work opportunities for them. Interns will learn referral development, vocational assessment, eligibility determination, plan development, job-readiness training, vocational counseling, case documentation and case management.
Qualifications
At the time that you apply for the IDVR Counselor Intern Program, you must be enrolled in an accredited Master’s degree program in Rehabilitation Counseling. IDVR will work with you and your degree program to make this relationship successful.
Expectations
Interns must:
• Work in a team environment
• Comply with the agency’s administrative policies and procedures
• Comply with the work schedule
• Actively participate in all assignments
• Interact with agency staff and other professionals
• Participate in designated orientation and in-service training
• Develop work opportunities utilizing community resources
• Attend team meetings, workshops and other relevant training
Career Track
Upon completion of the internship, graduating candidates may have an opportunity for permanent employment with IDVR. Performance and successful completion of the internship will be taken into consideration for future employment opportunities with IDVR. The VRC career track with IDVR includes: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Senior, Assistant Regional Manager and Regional Manager.
To Apply
In order to apply for an internship with VR, complete the application form below and submit to our HR department.
To be considered for an internship placement, please submit:
• A current resume
• A copy of your most recent university transcript (unofficial/web versions accepted)
• A completed VR Internship Application
Mail your application materials to:
Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Attn: Human Resources - Internships
650 W State Street, Room 150
Boise, ID 83720
Or fax to: 208-287-6467
Contact Us
For more information about internship experiences with VR please contact:
IDVR Human Resources
• Phone: 208-287-6480 or 208-287-6451
• Fax: 208-287-6467
• US mail:
Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Attn: Human Resources - Internships
650 W State Street, Room 150
Boise, ID 83720