Career Counselor - Career Services

Open Sky Community Services • Worcester, MA

102d • $24 - $27

About The Position

Open Sky Career Services provides a wrap-around service model that coordinates and collaborates with partners supporting individuals receiving Competitive Integrated Employment Services (CIES). Its goal is to leverage available resources so adults with disabilities can strengthen their economic self-sufficiency by creating and reaching employment objectives. Career Counselors follow the CIES model to help individuals stabilize their employment and achieve successful employment outcomes. They also help individuals access integrated employment opportunities aligned with their interests, skills, abilities, needs, and Career Plans.

The role includes coordinating with MassAbility and the Department of Transitional Assistance on individuals’ employment or education goals; assessing vocational readiness and developing relevant job-search skills; representing Open Sky in meetings with funders; and helping individuals access and understand information about benefits such as SSI and SSDI and how those benefits may be affected by employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
• At least two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, including behavioral health challenges.
• Must be willing to become a Certified Employment Specialist upon hire; Open Sky provides and pays for the certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bicultural or bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MassAbility and the Department of Transitional Assistance to determine individuals’ employment and/or educational goals.
• Determine individuals’ vocational readiness and develop relevant skills, including completing job applications, writing resumes, and preparing for interviews.
• Represent Open Sky in meetings with funders concerning work responsibilities and support for individuals served.
• Assist individuals in accessing and obtaining information about benefits, including SSI and SSDI, and help them understand how benefits may affect employment.
• Support individuals in stabilizing employment and reaching successful employment outcomes under the Competitive Integrated Employment Services model.
• Assist individuals in accessing integrated employment opportunities suited to their Career Plans, interests, skills, abilities, and needs.

Benefits

• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Generous paid time off: 29 days in the first year, including 12 paid holidays; 32 days in the second year; and a current maximum of 43 days.
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life insurance paid entirely by the employer.
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Individual and group supervision.

What This Job Offers

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