Vocational Coordinator
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. Position: Vocational Counselor 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.
Requirements
- CRC/LMHC, or higher required.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
