Career Consultant/ACCES-VR Part-Time Suffolk and Nassau County

Career and Employment Options, Inc • Town of Islip, NY

2d • $25 - $34

About The Position

Career & Employment Options provides transition services to school districts and ACCES-VR services to students and adults with special needs. The Career Consultant provides instruction and support in job readiness, career planning, job coaching, community access training, travel training, and Pre-ETS related to transition for students and adults receiving special education services.

The role involves working with students at community job sites and high schools and requires willingness to travel. It is a fee-for-service, part-time position offering approximately 15 hours per week. Compensation is $25.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience and certifications. Professional business attire is required. Services may be provided in person and/or remotely.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Vocational or job coaching experience.
• Willingness to travel.
• Professional business attire is required.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree may be accepted based on experience.
• Certification or qualifications as a special education teacher, school guidance counselor, MSW, certified rehabilitation counselor, MBA, licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), ABA therapist, or BCBA.

Responsibilities

• Develop community-based internships and provide direct job coaching and task analysis of internship work assignments.
• Enable students and clients to perform effectively at community-based worksites using self-direction and other CEO instructional formats.
• Work with students’ and clients’ families to support their active participation in the employment process.
• Provide information and goal activities for CSE or ACCES/VR planning meetings.
• Assist students with transition beyond high school, including use of appropriate interest inventories and skill assessments.
• Provide a positive environment and effective counseling to help students and clients achieve career and community goals, in person and/or remotely.
• Assist with the transition and notification of graduating seniors and their connections to ACCES, NYSCB, OPWDD, or OMH.
• Attend professional development trainings about regulatory issues and changes in processes related to the job.
• Conduct job development for internships, job placements, World of Work Tours, and/or mentor programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED