Vocational Counselor

Eisenhower Center Brand•Ann Arbor, MI

6d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Vocational Counselor assists residents in obtaining and retaining employment within the community through skills building and integration. This includes completing vocational skills assessments, running skill development activities, and working alongside residents to model appropriate skills for successful employment. The Vocational Counselor will work with a team of job coaches to help all residents obtain productive activities in their lives.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in vocational counseling and support employment related field.
Vocational Counseling degree or similar educational training

Nice To Haves

Experience with clinical documentation
Experience with individuals with TBI, developmental disability, or autism diagnoses.
Ability to organize and structure schedules for multiple residents

Responsibilities

Assist residents with job seeking activities in the community
Complete vocational assessments and interest inventories to develop a vocational plan for each resident
Support residents with skill building exercises to increase productive activity
Maintain resident confidentiality
Design work environments that accommodate the needs of our diverse residents
Create and oversee work trials for residents returning to or entering the workforce for the first time
Maintain appropriate supervision of residents during work sessions to ensure safety
Work as part of the inter-disciplinary team to reach the goals developed in the residents’ IPOS
Document all vocational sessions in EMR systems and report payroll information in a timely manner
Establish goals and monitor progress with advancement as needed