Vocational Coordinator

Outreach Development Corp. • New York, NY

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About The Position

Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address the issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training and tools to build healthy lives. Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential by developing and delivering the highest quality evidence-based behavioral health services and training. For more information, please visit www.opiny.org. The Vocational Counselor is responsible for coordination of all vocational/educational, supportive and enhanced services. These services include but are not limited to computer skills training and oversight of vocational assessment/counseling, case management, coordination of on-site VESID services, educational testing and referral for collateral services.

Nice To Haves

• CRC/LMHC, or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Insure ongoing vocational assessments are completed and accurate for all clients enrolled in program. Facilitate TABE testing for all clients enrolled.
• Provide training and coordinate support services for clients enrolled in program.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure compliance with regard to tracking, reporting and outcome objectives, including ongoing internal review of service delivery.
• Assist with coordination, training and support to staff at Bellport.
• Represent the program at agency and county levels as directed by the Site Director.
• Implement vocational services and promote utilization of staff that serves to enhance program utilization, service delivery and workforce development for clients.
• Ensure ongoing communication and engage in problem solving activities with Bellport Site Director and program coordinators.
• Initiate specialized projects, e.g., outreach, site visits, to promote access and utilization of vocational services.
• Provide support and direction to vocational/educational staff to increase clients’ potential for employment.
• Participate in program and staff meetings, where appropriate.
• Provide vocational/educational case management services for clients.
• Provide crisis intervention and group work services and back up coverage as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees