Vocational Counselor

Responsibilities

Promotes recovery by coordinating pre-vocational services needed for consumers in Adult Partial Care program

Facilitates vocational, skill development and therapeutic groups

Functions as a liaison to outside agencies such as Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Friendship House, Workforce Development, Supportive Employment and employee within the community

Provide case management and collaborate in the development of individual recovery plans with consumers assigned to caseload

Functions as team member: communicating concerns, covering co-workers duties, including van driver

Qualifications

BA/MA in rehabilitation counseling, certified rehabilitation counselor, or vocational instructor as defined by the New Jersey State Board of Education

BA/MA in psychology or related human service field with one year experience in providing services such as supported employment or job coaching, vocational evaluation, welfare to work, community rehabilitation services, and other work experience programs or certifications

Valid New Jersey driver’s license

What We Offer

Generous time off package (vacation, personal, sick)

12 paid holidays

Advancement and career development opportunities

Competitive pay

Over 90% of medical and dental premiums covered and free vision insurance

7% contribution to 403(b) after one year of employment