Prevocational Counselor
About The Position
The Prevocational Counselor is responsible for each assigned Program Participant’s prevocational plan of service and required program documentation. The role helps People We Support develop work skills and behaviors so they can reach their maximum prevocational potential. It provides daily interventions and works cooperatively with program staff to promote independence, integration, individualization, and productivity. This full-time position is typically scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexibility to meet program needs and possible evening hours. Some travel between Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties may be required. The role operates in a professional office environment and may involve the manufacturing or warehouse work-floor area. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service field.
- One year of experience working with the Developmentally Disabled population or in a vocational setting.
- Valid New York State driver’s license and an acceptable driving history under the agency’s insurance requirements.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Complete documentation required for annual reviews, semi-annual reviews, and interim meetings.
- Complete Prevoc ISP programs, Habilitative Plans, monthly notes, and six-month progress reviews in Therap.
- Complete T-logs and PSU data entries as necessary.
- Complete ISP Plans and Personal Focus Worksheets in Therap as necessary.
- Verify daily attendance records and monitor daily documentation entered in Therap by Prevocational staff.
- Ensure all documentation is scanned and uploaded to Therap.
- Complete discharge and admission documentation for services.
- Identify and help address barriers to progress toward supported employment.
- Meet with individuals supported as needed to discuss their concerns.
- Monitor waiver prevocational services for accuracy and completeness.
- Complete documentation required for monthly billing and submit it.
- Assist People We Support in gaining access to needed community services and supports.
- Maintain communication with families, care managers, residential staff, and QIDPs.
- Complete DDP1 and DDP2, needs assessments, and annual reviews or revisions.
- Attend and satisfactorily complete required in-services.
- Assist with protective oversight.
- Complete daily documentation as necessary for supports and goals.
- Complete annual file reviews.
- Coordinate, schedule, and complete paperwork for annual community assessments.
- Perform additional duties depending on caseload and program needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
