{"id":7233,"date":"2026-02-03T16:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=7233"},"modified":"2026-02-03T16:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:00:11","slug":"va-hiring-more-than-300-employment-counselors-and-specialists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=7233","title":{"rendered":"VA hiring more than 300 employment counselors and specialists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tni-source-date\"><strong>Originally published:<\/strong> 2026-02-03T16:00:11+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WASHINGTON<\/strong> \u2015 The Department of Veterans Affairs is recruiting more than 300 vocational rehabilitation counselors and specialists for its Veteran Readiness and Employment program.<\/p>\n<p>Positions are open across the nation, and VA is accepting applications through March 17. Those interested in applying should visit <a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.va.gov\/benefits\/jobs\/index.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cFind VRS\/VRC Positions\u201d<\/a> under <em>Featured Positions<\/em>. \u00a0Those with backgrounds in vocational rehabilitation, counseling, social work, or related fields are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n<p>The VR&amp;E program is one of VA\u2019s most impactful benefits. It provides individualized counseling, employment services, education support, and rehabilitation assistance to Veterans with service-connected disabilities. As part of the program, Veterans work with counselors and specialists to overcome barriers to employment and achieve long-term career success.<\/p>\n<p>VR&amp;E counselors and specialists are essential to the success of the Veteran\u2019s transition. They provide comprehensive vocational guidance tailored to each Veteran\u2019s unique circumstances. They manage complex caseloads, coordinate with employers, educational institutions, and community partners, and advance VA\u2019s broader workforce and economic empowerment goals for Veterans.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVA exists to help Veterans achieve the American Dream, and VR&amp;E is one of our most powerful tools for making that happen,\u201d <strong>said VA Secretary Doug Collins.<\/strong> \u201cThis hiring push will make it easier than ever before for Veterans to get help from the department to navigate career transitions, pursue education or training, and build a sustainable future.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"tni-attribution\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/press-room\/va-hiring-more-than-300-employment-counselors-and-specialists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. 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