Rehabilitation Counselor - Full Time - Days

Intandem•Olean, NY

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Counselor develops, implements, and documents rehabilitation counseling services, including role modeling, job coaching, and individual and small-group instruction. Services incorporate assessments of each individual’s needs, strengths, and preferences, while accounting for economic, psychological, medical, educational, and social factors that influence personal and vocational adjustment. The counselor evaluates and documents progress toward established goals, communicates unmet needs and other concerns to service providers, and participates in service-plan adjustments, meetings, and reviews as able. The role also includes reviewing documentation, monitoring program activities and conditions, and serving as a primary contact and resource for information, guidance, and assistance when needed. The counselor develops and recommends strategies, provides referrals and service linkages, and offers coaching, counseling, advocacy, and conflict resolution. This is a full-time, non-exempt position in the Article 16 Clinic. The role requires flexible hours and travel throughout Cattaraugus County. The stated salary is $24–$28 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, education, or a related field.
Three years of experience providing rehabilitation services in a vocational setting.
Valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policy, an acceptable driving record, and dependable transportation.
Ability to work flexible hours and travel throughout Cattaraugus County.
Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and other unusual or crisis situations.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with people served, external stakeholders, and multiple levels of staff.
Ability to identify areas for continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling with clinical experience in a vocational setting.
Six months of experience working in an outpatient clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and document rehabilitation counseling services.
Provide role modeling, job coaching, and individual and small-group instruction.
Assess individuals’ needs, strengths, and preferences, considering factors that influence personal and vocational adjustment.
Evaluate and document progress against established goals.
Communicate unmet needs and other concerns to service providers.
Participate in service-plan adjustments, meetings, and reviews as able.
Review documentation and monitor program activities and conditions.
Serve as a primary contact and provide information, guidance, and assistance as needed.
Develop and recommend strategies to achieve goals and address needs.
Provide referrals and link individuals to services.
Provide coaching, counseling, advocacy, and conflict resolution.