Vocational Employment Specialist

Concord Counseling Services•Westerville, OH

About The Position

Concord Counseling is one of the most highly acclaimed, behavioral health non-profit centers in Central Ohio. You will work alongside professionals who demonstrate our agency values of inclusion, teamwork, commitment, and integrity. At Concord, you will find collaboration, mentorship, a commitment to your professional growth, and a culture that supports you bringing your whole authentic self to work every day. Concord Counseling Services is seeking a Vocational Employment Specialist to educate and support clients with securing employment and to approach and communicate with employers to ensure a successful work experience. There are flexible work hours available between 30-40 hours per week based on your availability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Experience conducting vocational assessments and developing individual service plans
Experience documenting service notes
Working knowledge of mental illness, psychiatric symptoms, and their impact on functioning and behavior
Knowledge of the competitive employment landscape and best practices for searching, applying and interviewing for jobs; able to efficiently navigate job boards and company websites.
Strong coaching, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Teams and Outlook
Must have a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, maintain a good driving record and can provide safe transportation.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor Preferred
proficiency with Excel and an electronic medical record software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Determining client needs and designing and implementing vocational programs that may include assessment, vocational counseling, training, and job placement.
Participating in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing clients in jobs, and evaluating the success of placements.
Maintaining close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy.
Arranging for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.
Arranging for on-site job coaching or assistive devices, such as specially equipped wheelchairs, to help clients adapt to work or school environments.
Locating barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, and transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming barriers.