Sr. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - NY (35405)

ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES•City of Ithaca, NY

3d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is seeking a Sr. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to provide person-centered, strength-based services to individuals with substance use disorders. This role ensures the provision of educational support, pre-vocational support, and vocational rehabilitation counseling services, which may be delivered in clinical and community-based settings. The counselor will develop comprehensive vocational programming to connect clients with educational training programs, fostering skills for successful employment, education, and career growth. The Sr. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will also supervise the project, ensuring compliance with operational and reporting requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Services, or Counseling.
Two years of experience working in a SUD OASAS funded program.
A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and motivate clients from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, employers, community stakeholders, and oversight agencies.
Experience with the development and facilitation of group activities in support of skills development.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and individuals served.
Must have the ability to work well with others, be a positive role model, and a good representative of SJCS in the community.
Must be able to work independently as well as a member of a team.
Must maintain a high degree of professionalism and good judgment in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
Adheres to all applicable local, state, federal, and agency regulations, policies, and procedures.
Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.
Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.

Nice To Haves

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Access-VR Certified Counselor
CASAC
LMSW
LMHC
LCSW
Other master’s degree in a related field.
Experience as a Vocational Counselor.
Experience in the Substance Use Disorder field.
Supervisory experience in the vocation or SUD field.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive educational and vocational assessments.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop individualized recovery plans.
Provide Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Services.
Assure the delivery of consistent, non-judgmental, person-centered services that are strength-based and develop assets.
Conduct needs assessments, based on employment goals, to identify education/training requirements, personal strengths, and necessary support services.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with vocational, educational, and employment service providers.
Develop vocational and educational treatment plans and document goal achievement in case records.
Assist participants in overcoming obstacles to employment and obtaining necessary paperwork for employment applications.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all contacts and collect statistical data.
Utilize an Electronic Health Record to document all services provided.
Attend training, staff meetings, conferences, and seminars as scheduled.
Implement outreach strategies, including targeted engagement through partner networks, recovery centers, community events, local educational institutions, and informational sessions/workshops to raise awareness of vocational services.
Supervise Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor staff.
Interface with OASAS, Technical Assistance, and the OASAS SUD Job Developer.
Ensure completion and submission of reporting as required by OASAS.