Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs in Rochester, NY

Under direct supervision of the Employment Manager, the Vocational Counselor will be responsible for the development and operation of employment services.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide oversight of ACCES-VR and OPWDD-funded supported employment services.
• Complete all required training hours prescribed by funders.
• Provide services, documentation and billing within designated time frames.
• Provide guidance through one-to-one vocational counseling to consumers.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with funders and the consumer’s natural and collateral support.
• Provide job development for either paid or unpaid work.
• Conduct site visits per best practices.
• Maintain long-term follow-up services to consumers.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with community employers.
• Provide job coaching to maximize the success of job placements.
• Oversee the conduct, safety and supervision of individuals participating in activities.
• Provide limited case management services when necessary.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled by supervisor.
• Respond to quality assurance requests for documentation.
• Other job duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interact with staff and consumers of diverse cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with coworkers, supervisors, organizations, the general public, and local government offices.
• Keep abreast of all state and agency regulations/operations procedures.
• Maintain core training requirements.
• Abide by The Community Place Code of Conduct.

Physical Elements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational skills of stooping, kneeling, walking, lifting, grasping, pulling, standing, talking, hearing.
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to travel as needed frequently getting in and out of a car both indoors and outdoors and may have exposure to various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of relevant human services experience or four (4) years of experience in the provision of work readiness service;
• Or Associate’s degree in human services and two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• A criminal background check will be conducted as a condition of employment.

The Community Place of Greater Rochester, Inc. is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA.

Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road