Community Based Vocational Counselor I
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence•Watertown, NY
21d
About The Position
Provide counseling interventions as needed to all People We Support in the Career Solutions program. Develop Vocational Plans for OPWDD services to include: SEMP, Pathway, and ETP. Complete the NYESS Data Entry for all programs as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- NYS valid/ acceptable Driver’s License required.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
- One – two years’ experience working with the developmentally disabled preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and track all referrals within OPWDD guidelines.
- Conduct intakes along with Employment Specialists for individuals.
- Provide case file reviews, satisfaction surveys, referrals and other internal documentation.
- Review all daily and monthly notes for waiver and non-waiver services.
- Participate in team meetings as scheduled.
- Review and approve monthly billable services.
- Complete all admission and discharge documentation for all OPWDD individuals.
- Provide classroom activities to individuals in OPWDD contracts.
- Provide guidance to Employment Aides on service delivery and documentation.
- Provide Benefits advisement to referred individuals.
- Participate in on-going rotation for investigations of Reportable Incidents and Allegations of Abuse.
