Living Resources Corp·Albany, New York
The Career Counselor II supports individuals with disabilities in identifying and maintaining meaningful employment through vocational counseling and job coaching. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, conducting community-based assessments, and building relationships with local employers.
Description Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency.
Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.
Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind.
All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families.
We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.
To work for Living Resources is to make a difference in the lives of others. Living Resources provides individuals with disabilities and special needs the support they need to thrive and lead active, full lives. For many Living Resources employees, their work becomes an experience where they find fulfillment and develop both personally and professionally.
The Career Counselor II supports individuals with disabilities—primarily those receiving services through OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) and/or ACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation)—in identifying, preparing for, and maintaining meaningful employment.
The Career Counselor II provides vocational counseling, job coaching, and individualized support to help individuals identify and achieve their career goals.
The Career Counselor II will evaluate employability and identify suitable employment goals through structured assessment activities, including community-based work assessments and work-readiness training.
This position involves collaboration with employers, families, and other agencies, which requires local travel in the Capital Region.
Candidates must be organized, adaptable, and able to manage a dynamic schedule based on client needs.
The Career Counselor II is responsible for aligning and demonstrating agency values in carrying out the duties of this position.
We offer great benefits including Paid Training, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Accounts, Payment in Lieu of Health Insurance, Tuition Assistance, and Retirement Programs! There are also opportunities to advance within our agency!
Market context
In New York, Career Counselor II roles often align with demand for staff who can support people with disabilities in employment and service-navigation settings. Competition can be stronger when candidates bring direct disability-services experience, a valid driver’s license, and familiarity with OPWDD or ACCES-VR, since those skills help with community-based support and referrals. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm how your experience matches the required and preferred qualifications before applying.