<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionThis position will primarily serve adults and students with disabilities in the community. Our programs provide support for individuals with varying abilities in finding and maintaining successful, integrated employment in the community.Compensation is excellent and based on experience, education, and additional applicable skills We provide many services to support our client's goals:
<ul>
<li>Case management</li>
<li>Supported employment and job coaching</li>
<li>Work readiness and career exploration</li>
<li>Advocacy for people with disabilities</li>
<li>Assessment and evaluation</li>
<li>Workforce and job development</li>
<li>Independent living skills</li>
<li>Marketing and networking</li>
<li>Behavioral services (ABS/PBS)</li>
<li>Transition services</li>
<li>Benefits counseling and financial health literacy</li>
<li>Clinical and vocational counseling.</li>
</ul>
 
Candidates with teaching experience and education backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!
 
Requirements:This position requires a dedicated person to be a self-starter with great time management skills. This is a community-based position, so the successful candidate will have a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, a good driving record, and documentation of adequate auto insurance.Prefers a Master’s degree in a related field plus 1 year of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 2 years of related experience, an Associate’s degree (or equivalent credits) in a related field plus 4 years of experience, or a high school diploma and 10 years of related experience.Related field or experience is defined as: Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Human Services, or other education or work with individuals with varying disabilities that is determined to be equivalent)

Vocational Counselor

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionThis position will primarily serve adults and students with disabilities in the community. Our programs provide support for individuals with varying abilities in finding and maintaining successful, integrated employment in the community.Compensation is excellent and based on experience, education, and additional applicable skills We provide many services to support our client's goals:
<ul>
<li>Case management</li>
<li>Supported employment and job coaching</li>
<li>Work readiness and career exploration</li>
<li>Advocacy for people with disabilities</li>
<li>Assessment and evaluation</li>
<li>Workforce and job development</li>
<li>Independent living skills</li>
<li>Marketing and networking</li>
<li>Behavioral services (ABS/PBS)</li>
<li>Transition services</li>
<li>Benefits counseling and financial health literacy</li>
<li>Clinical and vocational counseling.</li>
</ul>
 
Candidates with teaching experience and education backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!
 
Requirements:This position requires a dedicated person to be a self-starter with great time management skills. This is a community-based position, so the successful candidate will have a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, a good driving record, and documentation of adequate auto insurance.Prefers a Master’s degree in a related field plus 1 year of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 2 years of related experience, an Associate’s degree (or equivalent credits) in a related field plus 4 years of experience, or a high school diploma and 10 years of related experience.Related field or experience is defined as: Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Human Services, or other education or work with individuals with varying disabilities that is determined to be equivalent)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Summary:
Responsible for the overall delivery and management of vocational rehabilitation services to individuals participating in the organization’s vocational programs. Provides guidance, counseling and vocational case management to assigned individuals. Assesses vocational performance, in cooperation with the individual and other professionals, develops and implements strategies designed to support the highest level of vocational performance. Works with individuals served, other professionals and paraprofessionals, family members and others in order to achieve vocational growth, development and success.
Essential Job Functions:
<ul>
<li>Prepares and completes intake documentation and in concert with individuals served, establishes initial service plan in accordance with regulatory authorities, policies and procedures for individuals participating in vocational programs offered at the agency.</li>
<li>Establishes transportation arrangements and provides individual orientation to individuals served including facility tour, review and instruction about program policies and work rules.</li>
<li>Provides vocational guidance and counseling to assigned individuals emphasizing vocational development; performs initial assessment of vocational strengths and needs for compensatory strategies to achieve goals, exploration of career interests, identification of vocational goals, growth of appropriate interpersonal and employment skills and use of strategies designed to achieve established goals.</li>
<li>Establishes, maintains, and updates service plans; engages assigned individuals in expression and documentation of their vocational goals; annotates progress and revisions as appropriate.</li>
<li>Identify and arrange for assistance from other professionals designed to secure and provide other services including public benefits and services necessary to support assigned individuals.</li>
<li>Observes work and behavior performance, teaches job readiness and work adjustment skills utilizing individual and group methods as appropriate to learning style of individuals served.</li>
<li>Works in collaboration with production or work supervisor to monitor performance, chart progress, encourage vocational growth and development and achieve highest level of productive independent functioning. May teach specific job-related skills to assigned individuals.</li>
<li>Provides crisis intervention services to individuals served in the program. Works collaboratively with other members of the rehabilitation service team including but not limited to: service coordinators, therapists, case managers and residential staff as appropriate. May communicate with family members as necessary and appropriate.</li>
<li>Complies with all documentation, filing, and recordkeeping requirements as established by regulatory and certifying bodies including but not limited to: OMRDD, NISH, US DOL, NYSID, and organizational policies and procedures. Monitor and update in accordance with required frequency client productivity and disability documentation.</li>
<li>Complete situational assessments on assigned individuals. May work with other personnel to achieve assessment findings, prepares and completes relevant reports.</li>
<li>May work with job coaches and other personnel in delivery of vocational services.</li>
<li>May be required to use personal vehicle for business travel.</li>
<li>Completes activities associated with case record audits and case closure/discharge activities.</li>
<li>Assures individuals served are in compliance with PPD testing protocols.</li>
<li>May be assigned additional duties designed to support the delivery of services.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

<ul>
<li>Excellent oral and written communicational skills required.</li>
<li>Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and activities.</li>
<li>Ability to interact with the consumers and family with sensitivity and tact, demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of professional staff and others.</li>
</ul>

Education and Experience:

<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Career Counseling, or Guidance and Counseling preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field accepted.</li>
<li>One-year experience working with MR/DD population desired.</li>
</ul>

All experience and education requirements, except when required by federal, state, or local laws or requirements, may be waived at the discretion of management with the approval of the Executive Vice President, in collaboration with Human Resources.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

<ul>
<li>Ability to left at least 50 lbs. dead weight.</li>
</ul>

Corporate Qualifications/Expectations:
<ul>
<li>Must be at least 18 years of age</li>
<li>Must meet applicable Vehicle Operator Requirements. </li>
<li>Adhere to all CDS Life Transitions, Inc. policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Adhere to the Agency Mission, Vision, Shared Values, and Customer Service Standards.</li>
<li>Attend mandatory education and training modules as scheduled; obtain and maintain required certifications.</li>
<li>Maintain all required certifications/training by State regulations and CDS policy</li>
<li>Act as a professional representative of CDS Life Transitions, Inc. in regards to appearance, behavior, temperament, communication, language, and dress.</li>
</ul>
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, skills, required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the direction of the employer. 
CDS Life Transitions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.CDS Life Transitions will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 585-347-1616

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description Position Title: Vocational Counselor Location: Randolph, MA 02368, USA• Plymouth County, MA, USA Requisition Number: Req #27 Description: Tempus Unlimited, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to empower children and adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the least restrictive environment. The agency, through its programs and services, encourages the inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream of society, including social, recreational, family and work activities.
The Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Employment Counselor will be responsible for teaching high school students pre-employment skills (one-on-one and in a classroom type setting) and to ultimately obtain an internship in a competitive integrated setting in the community. This position requires an employee to be on the road as a primary function. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. This role will cover the Plymouth County, Massachusetts area and will cover up to 60 mile radius. Bilingual fluent required: Cape Verdean Creole or Spanish
To succeed in this role you will have good time management skills, good writing skills, strong organizational skills and prior Human Services experience, 1-2 years' experience working with youth with disabilities preferred. A 2-4 year degree in Human Services, Psychology or related field preferred, but experience may substitute for education. All candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age, have held a valid US Driver's License and willingness to flex daily schedule and use personal vehicle
Essential Functions
<ul>
<li> Supporting youth through the Pre-Employment Transition Services through Workforce innovation &amp; Act Opportunity.</li>
<li> Entering consumer into virtual platform and training new staff on the platform.</li>
<li> Assist processing Pre-ETS referrals from school districts and submitting documentation to MRC.</li>
<li> Assist connecting and coordinating informational meetings with schools and community partners throughout Massachusetts to market the Pre-ETS Program.</li>
<li> Maintaining open communication with school professionals, Community Partners, MRC staff, and Employment Services Program Manager. </li>
<li> Contacting Pre-ETS families to provide information about the program and assist with setting up services.</li>
<li> Maintaining a caseload of Pre-ETS consumers and facilitating Pre-ETS groups in school settings.</li>
<li> Teach and run workshops which include resume writing/cover letters, how to properly fill out job applications, interview preparations, interview techniques, career research, career planning and work place behaviors.</li>
<li> Assist high school students to obtain internships according to the Service Plan.</li>
<li> Support consumer in the method that is appropriate and least intrusive</li>
<li> Produce outcome of success in order to maximize Tempus Unlimited annual contract and build upon the services.</li>
<li> Assist to develop a community network of businesses to access on site assessment, and work base learning opportunities</li>
<li> Documenting all consumer, school, and family interactions in the Zuke database.</li>
<li> Must report all suspected incidents of consumer sexual/physical abuse and neglect to the Disabled Person Protection Commission (DPPC).</li>
<li> All other duties assigned by the Employment Services Manager.</li>
</ul>
Competencies
<ul>
<li>Positive attitude</li>
<li>Team player - Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.</li>
<li>Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics. </li>
<li>Ability to effectively plan and organize your workload</li>
<li>Readily share useful information and knowledge with others</li>
<li>Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.</li>
<li>Ability to build and maintain cooperative work relationships with others</li>
<li>Effectively collaborate in meetings and in informal interactions</li>
<li>Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.</li>
<li>Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.</li>
<li>Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills</li>
<li>Perform all other duties assigned by the Employment Services Manager.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Experience
<ul>
<li>Experience developing and writing lessons plan, vocational assessments, career planning, job placement and job coaching follow along services.</li>
<li>Experience working with people with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation services</li>
<li>Knowledge of MRC and DDS.</li>
<li>Experience working with people with disabilities.</li>
<li>At least 1year experience working with individuals with all types of disabilities.</li>
<li>Fluency in reading/writing and speaking English language – bilingual required: Cape Verdean or Spanish</li>
</ul>
Required Education
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent employment experience.</li>
</ul>
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This role will be regularly in the field.
Physical Demands
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:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Travel
This position requires an employee to be on the road as a primary function. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Other Duties
Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
All offers of employment made by Tempus Unlimited are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at the agency in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. From time to time, these checks may be conducted on current employees to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and contracts. 

EEO Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at Tempus Unlimited, Inc. where employment from recruiting through the end of employment is based upon professional capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability or any other characteristic as established by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
 Job Family: Advanced Contributor Job Function: Non-Supervisor Hourly Hiring Rate: 22 USD Travel Required: Yes 
Compensation details: 22-22
 
PI088eae3364c3-25405-34864435

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Join the excitement of a dynamic company committed to providing exceptional neurological rehabilitation. Collage Home and Community Rehabilitation Partners is a growing organization dedicated to excellence, honesty, and ethics in our treatment of our clients and each other. We provide treatment for traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, CVAs, and other neuro or complex ortho diagnoses in the most functional setting there is - a person's own home and community.
We are looking for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors who want to provide truly patient-centered care in Tyler TX, and surrounding areas - with PRN positions available. Our interdisciplinary teams create integrated treatment plans that are practiced in patients' homes and communities. Our therapists are creative in their approach and incorporate a variety of activities to ignite interest while addressing functional goals. This evidence-based approach results in durable outcomes.
Why Work Here?
Clinicians are backed by therapy-led leadership committed to Building Futures for our patients and staff.
Collage Home and Community Rehabilitation Partners create new paths forward after a neurological injury. We provide intensive, individualized services working one-on-one with our patients, and building their skills in their homes and communities. Patients are accepted anywhere on the continuum from severe brain injury to job readiness. Our experienced teams step up to the challenge of building a program that is just right for our patient's specific issues.
Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Evaluates the patients’ work and educational history, interest, aptitude, ability and physical skill to vocational potential and necessary training. Develop with interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, vocational rehabilitation treatment plan based on evaluation results and goals patient.</li>
<li>Administers direct treatment utilizing vocational rehabilitation techniques. Sets up programs to build the skills necessary to progress persons served toward the highest level of independent functioning. Emphasizes skills related to vocational pursuits. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Design pre-vocational program to measure the current skill, ability, and interest patient. Oversee individual program/treatment plan implemented by supported rehabilitative staff. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Design community reintegration activities to assist the patient with their vocational needs during physical activity. Assist the patient in understanding their various needs and limitations and how to manage them during function. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Provide training to the patient and as appropriate, all others involved in that patient’s rehabilitation. Analyze and document the result of any training. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Perform a thorough evaluation, assessing the needs of the patient, and set measurable objectives that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team. Adjust treatment to achieve maximum results.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or the equivalent plus a minimum of two years vocational counseling experience with individuals with neurological impairments is required.</li>
<li>Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques generally required.</li>
<li>Maintain professional license and/or certification as required by the state in which the therapist practices</li>
<li>Good organizational and communication skills are needed.</li>
<li>Ability to function with minimum supervision.</li>
<li>Reliable transportation is required.</li>
<li>The candidate will have the physical ability to perform job related duties which may require lifting, standing, bending, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling. A health examination must be successfully completed prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, as required by Company policy, and/or state regulations, to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties.</li>
</ul>
 
 Collage Rehabilitation Partners is an equal employment opportunity employer #JT

1,360 vocational-counselor Jobs