Overview

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) at SamaritanDaytopVillage empowers clients from diverse backgrounds to discover their strengths, build job readiness, and secure meaningful employment through individual and group counseling. In this role, you will guide career planning, connect clients with vital community resources, and partner with state job liaisons and local businesses to create new employment pathways.

We are seeking a dedicated professional with aMasters degree in vocationalrehabilitationcounseling, social work, mental healthcounselingor another related human services field, with aCRC or LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, strongly preferred

Theidealcandidatecommunicates clearly, understands substance use treatment modalities, and excels at building strong relationships with both clients and local employers.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group vocational counseling, both in-person and virtually, to help clients build job readiness and make informed career decisions.

• Conduct educational and vocational assessments to evaluate clients' work history, skills, and readiness for employment.

• Partner with state job development liaisons and local businesses to create new employment pathways and expand opportunities for clients.

• Help clientsidentifyand pursue personalized career goals,assistingthem with jobplacementand obtaining necessary identification.

• Coordinate and host regular presentations and networking events with community and workforce partners to support job matching and training enrollment.

• Maintainaccurate,timely, and high-quality client records and reports in compliance with regulatory standards and confidentiality laws.

• Collaborate actively as a member of the vocational team during case reviews, staff meetings, and treatment planning sessions.

• Offer ongoing follow-up and post-placement support to help clientsmaintainemployment and connect with transitional benefits.

Qualifications

• Masters degree invocational rehabilitationcounseling, social work, mental healthcounselingor anotherrelated human servicesfield, withaCRCor LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, strongly preferred

• At least three years of professional experience in vocational counseling, job placement, or workforce developmentwith individuals with substance usedisorders(SUD)

• Proventrack recordof conducting vocational assessments andfacilitatingindividual or group job-readiness counseling

• Direct experience working within substance use disorder treatment modalities or similar client support systems

• Strong documentation skills, with experience writing formal vocational assessments and clinical progress notes

• Proficiencywith industry-specific technology, including Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office Suite

• Demonstrated experience working effectively with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

• Background in building professional relationships with local employers, community resources, or state agencies

• Familiarity with crisis intervention techniques and compliance standards like HIPAA and 42 CFR preferred

Additional Information

This is a full-time exempt role with anannual salaryof$82,000-$88,500with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance,25 daysof paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employerto match, and tuition reimbursement.

This roleislocatedin Jamaica, Queens and has a schedule of Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, w/ 1 evening 11am-7pm andoperatesfully on-site.

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