Vocational Employment Specialist

Concord Counseling Services • Westerville, OH

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor Preferred
• Strong coaching, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel, Google Workspace and working with electronic medical records is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, maintain a good driving record and can provide safe transportation.

Responsibilities

• Determining client needs and designing and implementing vocational programs that may include: an 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits available for a 30+ hour workweek: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage for peace of mind. Flexible spending and health savings accounts available.
• Retirement Security: Contribute to a 401(k) plan and watch your savings grow for a secured future.
• Protection Against Uncertainties: Concord paid life insurance and long-term disability ensuring financial security during unexpected challenges.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy ample vacation time, sick time, self-care days, and observe 9 agency holidays to rejuvenate and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Grow in Your Profession: Supervision toward independent license for social workers and CEUs provided at no cost, further enhanced by a student loan repayment program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level