Counselor - Bachelors

East House is a dedicated non‑profit organization committed to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. We provide comprehensive services, including residential support, counseling, peer support and community outreach to empower individuals to overcome mental health and substance use disorders and lead fulfilling lives. The Career Counselor assists clients in developing and implementing comprehensive vocational rehabilitation programs that lead to engagement in employment, skills training, or educational activities. East House considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Responsibilities Conduct vocational assessments, planning, and counseling for clients.
Facilitate groups focused on career exploration, job readiness, time management, volunteerism, educational planning, and employment searches.
Integrate and coordinate vocational services with other rehabilitation and treatment services.
Refer clients to appropriate internal and external education, training, and employment.
Coordinate community activities including volunteer placements and employer site visits.
Promote the comprehensive array of East House vocational services.
Participate in planning and execution of the RIT Enrichment Program and related.
Maintain effective relationships with community service providers.
Maintain accurate and timely client records per regulatory and agency standards.
Track vocational outcomes through database management.
Other Duties Follow all applicable policies, federal and state laws, and East House compliance standards.
Collaborate with the Office of Ethics, Compliance & Quality to address non‑compliance, and document corrective actions.
Requirements Education & Experience Minimum Bachelor's degree in human services related field and two years’ paid human service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensure & Certification NYS motor vehicle license, safe driving record and availability of personal vehicle for work.
Qualified Mental Health Staff as defined by OMH Residential regulations required for work with OMH licensed programs.
Working Conditions / Work Environment Traditional office environment. May have to travel to various program locations which may not be accessible for individuals with reduced mobility.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reasonable Accommodation East House provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io Statement East House provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability, or any other protected statuses in its hiring, promotions, and other employment activities.

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