Vocational Counselor

WellPower - Rehabilitation Services•Denver, CO

4h•$30 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support. The NextChapter’s Learning and Wellness program is a psychiatric rehabilitation and supported education program that promotes overall wellness, develops skills, provides education opportunities and supports adults in their recovery from mental illness.

Requirements

GED or High school Diploma.
Colorado Peer Family Specialist Certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation or a related field.
Master’s degree in Rehabilitation or related field.
One year of experience in a vocational rehabilitation setting or experience with specific duties of this position is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Certified Psychiatrics Rehabilitation Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

Outreach and maintain a caseload of individuals engaged in services
Assist people we serve with setting short and long-term learning and wellness goals
Complete data, reports and clinical documentation as required
Coordinate care between the rehabilitation department and the clinical team
Facilitate social activities and special events within the community and the program
Support individuals with educational opportunities and training within the program and community
Provide program education and orient new people to the program
Create class curriculum and facilitate education and wellness-based classes
Collaborate with individuals we serve to encourage engagement and support recovery
Provide services with a Trauma-Informed approach and crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed
Effectively collaborate to oversee the day to day operations of the program
Be self-motivated and have good time-management skills
Model good communication, professionalism, healthy working-relationships and appropriate boundaries
Support cultural diversity and encourage inclusiveness of people with different abilities
Be creative in bringing your strengths and interests to the team and program
Ability to transport people we serve to/from activities using agency van
Provide academic support, assessments, education planning and classes for those who are interested in pursuing community-based education, such as obtaining one’s GED, vocational skills and college.
Support individuals in developing their skills in various visual art forms with the use of different media, running weekly classes, organizing community-based art events and connecting individuals to resources in the greater community.
Support individuals in developing their skills with various music and performance using different instruments and modalities, running weekly classes, organizing community-based events and connecting individuals to resources in the greater community.
Support the people we serve and with basic computer troubleshooting, teach a variety of computer classes, implement creative ways to advance the program with technology. Maintain and monitor local computers and equipment used by the people we serve. Problem solve and ensure adherence to security procedures. Serve as a liaison to the WellPower IS department.
Support individuals in developing their skills in various fitness or recreational pursuits, running weekly classes, organizing community-based field trips, and connecting members to resources in the greater community. Plan and facilitate program activities and special events.
Other duties as assigned