Community Based Vocational Counselor I

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence • Watertown, NY

3d

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 and pass all background clearances.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees