Community Based Vocational Counselor - Watertown, NY

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - Flexible to the needs of the program.

Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in Human Services or related field preferred. One – two years’ experience working with the developmentally disabled preferred. New York State valid/ acceptable Driver’s License.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States and pass all background clearances.

Summary/Objective - Provide counseling interventions as needed to all people we support in the Career Solutions program. Develop Vocational Plans for ACCES-VR and individuals in ACCES-VR Extended and OMH Extended services. Complete the NYESS Data Entry for all programs as needed.

Essential Functions –

1. Monitor and track all referrals within the ACCES-VR guidelines.
2. Maintain quarterly reporting of units for all contracts.
3. Review and assist with monthly billable services.
4. Participate in team meetings as scheduled.
5. Conduct intakes for those supported along with the Employment Specialists.
6. Provide case file reviews, satisfaction surveys, referrals and other internal documentation.
7. Review all daily and monthly notes for waiver and non-waiver services.
8. Conduct employer site visits.
9. Provide Work Readiness activities to individuals in various contracts.
10. Complete all admission and discharge documentation for persons supported in the ACCES-VR and OMH Extended programs.
11. Complete all competitive employment forms as needed.
12. Provide benefits advisement to referred individuals.

Competencies –

• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Communication
• Professionalism

Supervisory Responsibility - None

Work Environment - This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  ne

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.

Other Duties – This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully.  I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.    

Wage Range - $20.94-$23.87/Hour, Based on education and experience.