Vocational Counselor

Job Description

Vocational counselor assists residents in obtaining and retaining employment within the community through skills building and integration. This includes completing vocational skills assessments, running skill development activities, and working alongside residents to model appropriate skills for successful employment. The vocational counselor will work with a team of job coaches to help all residents obtain productive activities in their lives.

Role and responsibilities: · Assist residents with job seeking activities in the community

· Complete vocational assessments and interest inventories to develop a vocational plan for each resident

· Support residents with skill building exercises to increase productive activity

· Maintain resident confidentiality

· Design work environments that accommodate the needs of our diverse residents

· Create and oversee work trials for residents returning to or entering the workforce for the first time

· Maintain appropriate supervision of residents during work sessions to ensure safety

· Work as part of the inter-disciplinary team to reach the goals developed in the residents’ IPOS

· Document all vocational sessions in EMR systems and report payroll information in a timely manner

· Establish goals and monitor progress with advancement as needed.

Qualifications: And education requirements

· 2+ years of experience in vocational counseling and support employment related field.

· Vocational Counseling degree or similar educational training

Preferred skills: · Experience with clinical documentation

· Experience with individuals with TBI, developmental disability, or autism diagnoses.

· Ability to organize and structure schedules for multiple residents

Additional notes

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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• 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Veteran-Friendly Employer, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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