Career Counselor (TOP Opportunities)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER • New York, NY

101d • $43,751 - $54,689

About The Position

The Goddard Riverside Community Center and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. The TOP Opportunities program provides vocational training and job placement to prepare underemployed adults for success in the workplace using the evidence-based practice of Individual Placement and Support (ISP) to help program participants achieve their goals. We work with adults with severe mental illness and co-occurring barriers to employment, including homelessness, substance use, learning disabilities, and justice histories. The Career Counselor is responsible for developing and managing new employer accounts within various job markets for the purpose of creating employment opportunities for program participants. The Career Counselor provides career exploration, targeted job coaching, and support to program participants, preparing them for success in their chosen field. Utilizing IPS, the Career Counselor works in a team to develop both job placements and retention supports with the goal of developing a career path and achieving greater self-sufficiency and independence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with 3 years of experience in Vocational Rehabilitation
• HS Diploma or equivalent with 5 years of experience in vocational counseling and workforce development
• A degree in counseling or social work is a plus, including experience working with individuals with serious mental illness
• Valid driver’s license preferred, with a driving record that meets the agency’s auto insurance guidelines (including at least one year of driving experience and no suspensions within the last 3 years)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness
• Enthusiastic team player with a strong belief in rehabilitation and recovery
• Experience in developing job opportunities and employer accounts
• Strong clinical skills
• Vocational rehabilitation experience required
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes, screenings, vocational assessments, recovery plans, individual/group counseling, job development, job coaching, and benefits assistance
• Has knowledge of client centered Supported Employment Models and Workforce Affiliations like ACCES-VR, Workforce 1, NYCETC
• Provide intensive employment supports and job retention services for individuals/groups
• Provide supported education services
• Develop internships and competitive job placements in the community
• Coordinate and communicate with collateral providers: counselors, housing workers, therapists and psychiatrists, on behalf of participants
• Develop and establish strong working relationships with employers and businesses in the community and perform site visits to participants’ work sites
• Carry a caseload, and document all services rendered including case notes and recovery plans in AWARDS and other database systems
• Prepare all mandated reporting as required by supervisor, contract agency and funding agency
• Attend regular membership workforce meetings such as NYC Employment and Training Coalition and the ACCES-VR Placement Consortium Meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees