Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Other locations includes Poughkeepsie, NY Pay Range: $64,000 - $78,000 Based on Education & Credentials Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM (40 hrs.) Travel Requirements: ~ 30% Will be working at various Mid-Hudson treatment facilities to provide vocational rehabilitation counseling. Travel to meet with employers to develop job leads, attend NYS DOL sites, various meetings or training sites S:The OASAS Vocational Rehabilitation Program is contracted through an MOU with partner substance use programs to deliver vocational services to those receiving treatment services. The Rehabilitation Vocational Counselor is part of the interdisciplinary team at the assigned site. Vocational services provided include, but are not limited to: individual and group meetings focusing on work activities, barriers to employment, referrals to outside providers, ACCESS Supports team meetings, partner site meetings, OASAS trainings, tracking of data for monthly reporting, job search assistance, application completion assistance, networking, budgeting & financial literacy and job retention suppor t. This position will cover the Northern part of the Mid-Hudson Region including Dutchess, Sullivan, Ulster, Orange, and possibly Rockland Count y.

PRIMARY FUNCTI

ONS:Complete documentation due within scheduled timeframes (progress notes, daily logs, OASAS reports, e tc.)Conduct vocational assessments identifying goals, skills, barriers, experience, qualifications, etc.Provide individual and group vocational counseling both in person and vir tualIdentify person-centered employment goals, create resumes, review interviewing skills and help participants find and apply to appropriate job l eadsBuild strong relationships with employers and workforce programs to expand employment path waysAssist employers in understanding business engagement strategies related to workforce develop mentStay updated on labor market trends to guide individuals toward viable employment opportuni tiesProvide job coaching to help participants maintain their employ mentAttend staff and assigned program treatment meeti ngs.Work in partnership with other OASAS staff to enhance job opportuni tiesCompliance with all applicable regulations and guidel inesCompletion of ACCES-VR referral packets as ne eded

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUP

PORT:Other job-related duties as ass igned

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRI

BUTES:Valid NYS Driver's License with a clean driving r ecord.Knowledge of goals, objectives & psychosocial dynamics of people in addiction recovery treatment & familiarity with common barriers to employment they face.Knowledge of labor market trends/requirements and skills/abilities required in a wide variety of occupa tions.Familiarity with job search sites (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, etc.)Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including interviewing and vocational assessment s kills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, and electronic health records req uired.Ability to work at partner agencies as the primary work loc ation.

EDUCATION AND EXPE

RIENCE:Preferred candidates will possess one or more of the following crede ntials: Certified Rehabilitation Counsel or (CRC)Master’s degree (M.S. or M.Ed.) in Vocational Rehabilitation Co ignationCredentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)Licensed Master Social Worke r (LMSW)Licensed Mental Health Counselo r (LMHC)Licensed Clinical Social Worke r (LCSW)Master’s degree in a related human servic es fieldBachelor’s degree and Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) with 2 years related ex perience Preference will be given to candidates holding current certifications recognized by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports or the New York State Education De partment. Applicants without the listed credentials may still be considered if they can clearly demonstrate that their competencies, skills, and knowledge base are comparable to those of certified vocational rehabilitation professionals, particularly in serving individuals with substance use disorders.

PHYSICAL CHARA

CTERISTICS:These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case. While performing the responsibilities of the role, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel. Vision abilities required by this job include c lose vision. #J-18808-Ljbffr Access: Supports for Living