Employment Counselor - Vocational Rehabilitation

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Minnesota•Golden Valley, MN

7d•$50,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employment Counselor in the Vocational Rehabilitation Program combines employment counseling for youth and adults with disabilities with the marketing and solicitation of employers to match participants with employer needs. They assist participants in gaining employment through assessment, counseling, educational planning, job development, and case management. They help people overcome challenges and achieve employment goals. The Employment Counselor will provide services in the way that best serves their clients, which may be in person or using email, telephone, and teleconferencing technologies. In addition, the Employment Counselor develops and sustains positive relationships with state rehabilitation counselors, employers, and persons invested in the participant’s success.

Requirements

Two years of experience in counseling, social work, human services, job placement, job coaching, or related areas.
Respects and reflects JFCS’s Values: compassion, inclusion, innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
Has the proven ability to engage compassionately with people from across all backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and mental and physical abilities.
Has expertise in identifying interests, skills, capabilities, and barriers to employment of persons served
Is able to apply counseling skills and career development theories to help clients work through functional limitations, develop confidence and establish achievable employment goals.
Has strong oral and written communication skills.
Is an effective problem solver.
Has the ability to use approved testing and assessment instruments appropriately under supervision.
Demonstrates knowledge of local job market and employment trends.
Is proficient in MS Office programs including Word and Excel.
Must have use of personal transportation for frequent driving, current Minnesota driver’s license, auto insurance with appropriate coverage limits and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
Has experience working and building relationships virtually (preferred).

Responsibilities

Accurately assess clients’ interests, aptitude, skills, motivation, and barriers to employment to determine work readiness.
Identify functional limitations and develop appropriate accommodations and supports.
In collaboration with clients, develop individual employment plans with measurable goals.
Research employment opportunities and network with employers to assist clients with job search.
Access appropriate support services to address barriers to employment.
Advocate for participants when appropriate.
Market the program and conduct outreach to potential clients, employers, community agencies and organizations, and educational institutions.
Create, sustain, and expand employer contacts and connections.
Collaborate with employers to identify and address needs and offer attainable solutions.
Record, organize, and manage client and agency information to ensure accurate and timely documentation.
Maintain required forms and documentation in compliance with program and agency guidelines.
Maintain organized and timely client files.
Comply with data privacy laws and procedures.
Coordinate delivery of services and maintain communication with employers, participants, State Rehabilitation Counselors and appropriate JFCS program staff.
Develop and conduct small-group job search skills and basic re-employment skills training sessions.

Benefits

vacation
wellness leave (sick time)
paid Minnesota family and medical leave
holidays
flexible schedule
hybrid working schedule with the ability to work up to 60% of the time from home
medical insurance
401(k) with match
life and long-term disability insurance
vision
dental
pet insurance