Vocational Counselor

Samaritan Daytop Village • Queens, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area. Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities, so our success depends on those we employ. Under general direction, the Vocational Counselor is responsible for assessing client skills, aptitudes, needs and preferences towards facilitating the client’s job readiness and employment search. This position provides individual and group vocational counseling including assessments, evaluations, and referrals. Functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, participating in developing vocational goals and objectives for the client’s treatment plan. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field such Psychology, Sociology, or Counseling.
• Minimum One (1) year demonstrated experience in an agency providing vocational rehabilitation counseling to substance users and/or clients in other types of behavioral healthcare settings.
• Must possess strong vocational assessment, individual and group vocational/job preparation skills.
• Working knowledge of substance abuse treatment modalities and client self-help/support modalities.
• Strong writing skills; competencies in writing comprehensive educational/vocational assessments and progress notes.
• Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Team player and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assessing client skills, aptitudes, needs and preferences towards facilitating the client’s job readiness and employment search.
• Providing individual and group vocational counseling including assessments, evaluations, and referrals.
• Functioning as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, participating in developing vocational goals and objectives for the client’s treatment plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level