Vocational Consultant

People's Arc of Suffolk Careers • Bohemia, NY

7d

About The Position

The Vocational Consultant delivers vocational services through ACCES-VR, Pathway to Employment, the Employment Training Program, and Supported Employment. The role helps clients prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment aligned with their vocational goals through Discovery, Job Development, Customized Employment, and Job Coaching activities.

Requirements

• Minimum two years’ experience working with the I/DD population in a vocational capacity.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Valid New York State driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance.
• Vehicle must be in good working condition.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee Discovery and Job Development for an assigned caseload, including finalizing reports and developing community-based assessment sites and vocational opportunities.
• Assess clients’ vocational functioning on an ongoing basis using background information and work experiences to determine the support needed for success.
• Engage clients and build trusting, collaborative relationships focused on competitive integrated employment in community job settings.
• Help clients understand how employment may affect benefits such as SSI and Medicaid; refer them to benefits counseling as needed.
• Help clients report earnings as needed.
• Participate in department meetings to discuss cases.
• Share relevant vocational updates with stakeholders as desired by the person supported and collaborate as needed to achieve vocational outcomes.
• Coordinate and conduct outreach that develops community partnerships related to employment.
• Manage, monitor, and plan time and schedules to maximize productivity while meeting weekly billing quotas.
• Complete daily and monthly billing and comply with all service ADMs.
• Teach self-advocacy principles and assist people supported with advocating at work and in their communities.
• Educate employers and community members about the ADA and treat people with disabilities with dignity and respect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed