Vocational Consultant 2
About The Position
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) in Atlanta is seeking a Vocational Consultant 2 for its Work Therapy Program, serving individuals receiving Adult Mental Health and Forensic services. The position provides vocational assessment, individualized instruction, job coaching, and worksite coordination to help individuals develop employment skills, strengthen work habits, and prepare for greater independence and community participation. The Vocational Consultant 2 works with treatment teams, worksite supervisors, and supporting departments to identify appropriate work assignments, monitor progress, address barriers to participation, and support vocational transition planning. The position is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and has a stated salary of $47,840.00.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, social work, education, or a related area from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience in vocational rehabilitation, human services, or a related field; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Vocational Consultant 1 (SSP010) or position equivalent.
- A national and state background check is required as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Assess individuals’ vocational interests, abilities, work readiness, and support needs to identify appropriate work assignments and vocational goals.
- Develop and implement individualized vocational plans in coordination with individuals and their treatment teams.
- Provide instruction and direct coaching in job tasks, workplace communication, professional boundaries, accountability, and task completion.
- Help individuals develop strategies to manage challenges with attention, communication, emotional regulation, and adjustment to workplace expectations.
- Coordinate work assignments, schedules, transportation arrangements, and worksite coverage across hospital units and locations.
- Communicate with treatment teams and worksite supervisors regarding participation, performance, scheduling changes, and support needs.
- Monitor work performance and provide constructive feedback that supports skill development and progress toward vocational goals.
- Facilitate individual and group vocational education, including résumé development, computer-based job searches, application completion, interviewing, and working with disabilities.
- Identify barriers to work participation, coordinate alternative assignments when appropriate, and follow up on missed or canceled work opportunities.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation of assessments, vocational plans, attendance, participation, work performance, and progress.
- Support discharge and transition planning by helping individuals identify employment interests, prepare application materials, and connect with appropriate community vocational resources.
- Track program activities and outcomes to support service evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Perform duties in accordance with the approved position description and hospital policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
