Job description

Floating vocational specialist will conduct assessments for the developing and implementing of a comprehensive plan that will result in patients entering skills training, education classes and employment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees initial interview of patients to obtain vocational/educational background information to identify preliminary vocational/educational needs
• Maintains a caseload for vocational services
• Completes a career plan to identify short- and long-term objectives for patient.
• Administers vocational interest tests to help patients define career interests and direction
• Provides group and individual counseling of patients
• Assists patients with job development offers, workshops in employability and job preparation skills; offers post-employment counseling to patients in an individual or group setting
• Establishes linkages with vocational/educational services providers in the community and refers patients for services
• Reviews, updates, and maintains case records
• Prepares monthly progress reports on caseload statistics
• Maintains required forms and statistics on patient contacts, referrals, and placements.
• Maintains Service Contacts target of six patients daily
• Meet Vocational Engagement annual target of 18% of the Medication Census for their assigned clinic
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
• Provides technical assistance to counselors related to vocational services and goals
• Meets with the Manager of Vocational Services for supervision
• Attends Monthly Clinical & Administrative meetings and training sessions
• Participate in professional development and team development within the department and with other functional units

Education:

• BSW preferred or Bachelor’s in counseling or psychology
• Minimum of 2-years of experience in the career counseling of clients with alcohol/substance abuse problems and/or clients from other disadvantaged populations
• Must be eligible to obtain the CRC certification within two years of the date of hire
• Must be competent in the use of computerized word-processing and excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus not a requirement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10016: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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