too close to finishing school...
As I begin my last year of school, I am narrowing in my selections for future employment. My practicum with the State, DHS has been educational, but I am not sure if that's where I intially want to seek employment for the rest of my life. I will keep some notes here for the future when seeking a job elsewhere.
I also attended a conference the other day in Chicago and was amongst mainly private rehabilitation counselors in the forensic setting. That track seems interesting, yet I do not find myself prepared to be able to defend someone in front of the courts! I think I would need ALOT more experience in the field. Albrecht vs. Industrial commission? He claimed that his career was cut short early and therefore was entitled 100% of his salary for the duration that he will be permanently disabled. I know the laws inside and out and understand how I could use the Worker's Compensation Act to defend him... but still! Thats alot of attention and alot of money being involved! Wow!!
My next 8 weeks is going to be at a college (Kish or Harper). Both directors of both Disability services departments are graduates of NIU with my degree. I will learn alot from them and hopefully gain insightful expereience.
I have an interview with Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital in Chicago next Monday. It would be a good experience but it is unpaid. I'm still waiting to her from PA OVR about setting up the interview for a paid internship. We'll see!
List of places to work:
Community rehabilitation programs (CRPs)
Hospitals and schools
State and federal systems of vocational rehabilitation (in Illinois, the Division of Rehabilitation Services)
Social Security Administration
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Private business and industry
Insurance companies
Behavioral health agencies including substance abuse programs and training and evaluation centers
Private practice
I also attended a conference the other day in Chicago and was amongst mainly private rehabilitation counselors in the forensic setting. That track seems interesting, yet I do not find myself prepared to be able to defend someone in front of the courts! I think I would need ALOT more experience in the field. Albrecht vs. Industrial commission? He claimed that his career was cut short early and therefore was entitled 100% of his salary for the duration that he will be permanently disabled. I know the laws inside and out and understand how I could use the Worker's Compensation Act to defend him... but still! Thats alot of attention and alot of money being involved! Wow!!
My next 8 weeks is going to be at a college (Kish or Harper). Both directors of both Disability services departments are graduates of NIU with my degree. I will learn alot from them and hopefully gain insightful expereience.
I have an interview with Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital in Chicago next Monday. It would be a good experience but it is unpaid. I'm still waiting to her from PA OVR about setting up the interview for a paid internship. We'll see!
List of places to work:
Community rehabilitation programs (CRPs)
Hospitals and schools
State and federal systems of vocational rehabilitation (in Illinois, the Division of Rehabilitation Services)
Social Security Administration
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Private business and industry
Insurance companies
Behavioral health agencies including substance abuse programs and training and evaluation centers
Private practice