Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs in Chicago, IL

Job Title: Vocational Counselor (Job Coach)

Location: Multiple locations in New Lenox, Lockport, Joliet, Elwood.

Schedule/Shift: 10:30-7 M-Th, 8:30-5 F

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities and mental illness? Do you want a rewarding position, assisting people with developing job skills to gain fulfilling employment? Are you looking to get your career started in the social services/mental health field? If so, check out the description below:

Description:

• Supervises persons served working on a cleaning crew with a focus in skill development to work towards community employment. Oversees the cleaning of 3-4 buildings per week.
• Works independently to assess areas of growth for crew members
• Creates work schedules on a monthly basis and distributes them to the appropriate people
• Writes progress notes in a timely fashion to document services being completed and highlight regular progress.
• Engages in regular meetings with supervisor to discuss progress, concerns, and problem solving. Communicates with the crew member’s therapist when appropriate.
• Demonstrates an ability to interact with program participants in an effective and empathic manner that promotes a therapeutic relationship
• Works with the individual’s team to assist persons served in overcoming challenges created by their disabilities and to assist them in achieving recover from mental illness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related field.

Salary:

• Bachelor’s Degree: $36,000
• As a non-for-profit organization, employees may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs

Contact Information: Qualified candidates send your resume to Justina Nava at jobs@trinityservices.org