Community Based Vocational Counselor
About The Position
The Community Based Vocational Counselor provides counseling interventions as needed to people supported in the Career Solutions program. The role develops vocational plans for OPWDD services, including SEMP, Pathway, and ETP, and completes NYESS data entry for programs as needed. The position supports program documentation, service review and approval, benefits advisement, classroom activities, and guidance for Employment Aides. It also participates in investigations of Reportable Incidents and Allegations of Abuse. The position operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment. Hours are flexible to the needs of the program. The role has no supervisory responsibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Valid/acceptable New York State driver’s license required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Human Services or a related field preferred.
- One to two years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and track all referrals within OPWDD guidelines.
- Conduct intakes 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 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 an ongoing rotation for investigations of Reportable Incidents and Allegations of Abuse.
- Provide counseling interventions as needed to people supported in the Career Solutions program.
- Develop vocational plans for OPWDD services, including SEMP, Pathway, and ETP.
- Complete NYESS data entry for programs as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
