Vocational Consultant

Community Partnerships, Inc. (CPI) is dedicated to building inclusive communities that embrace the inherent potential of every individual. CPI provides direct services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and adults with brain injuries. The CPI team is made up of experienced therapists, job coaches, case managers, and other professionals.

To learn more about our organization, visit www.communitypartnerships.org.

CPI is currently recruiting for a dedicated Vocational Consultant for our Brain Injury Support Services program in Raleigh, NC. The Vocational Consultant supports the mission of Community Partnerships, Inc. by providing individualized, person-centered services to adults with brain injuries that enable them to find and maintain long-term, competitively-paid employment.

Responsibilities include: performing job development activities and on the job training and working in collaboration with others (i.e., agency staff, consumers, families, other service providers, etc.) to advocate and promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities in their communities.

This is not a remote position, Travel is required/expected around the Triangle area (Chapel Hill, Clayton, Raleigh, Durham). CPI provides mileage reimbursement. Please include a cover letter with your resume.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing service plans that are cohesive and relevant to each individual consumer’s goals and that include job development activities, on-the-job training requirements, job maintenance strategies, and additional community resources that may be needed, as appropriate.
• Instructing consumers in basic job seeking skills, such as interviewing, resume development, and networking as appropriate.
• Analyzing potential employment situations for job skill requirements and performance expectations, need for employer/co-worker education, need for assistive technology or job task modification, and coaching/support needs for on-the-job training.
• Arranging for job trials, job shadowing experiences, etc.
• Surveying newspapers, internet, and other resources to locate potential employment opportunities for consumers.
• Contacting appropriate employers/employment agencies to solicit/explore employment opportunities for individual consumers, as appropriate.
• Providing vocational training on job/task performance (using coaching and one-on-one instruction, etc.) in order that the consumer is able to reach and maintain the employer’s required level of proficiency.
• Providing follow-up support and monitor work performance/progress through regular contacts with the employer and consumer during the initial 90 days of a consumer’s employment.
• Providing technical assistance to employers, including consultation and education.
• Providing crisis intervention, guidance, and supportive counseling to consumers as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, special education, or a related field required.

Experience: One year working with individuals with neurological disorders and one year in employment services required. Two years in both areas preferred. Relevant experience with other populations considered.

CPR and First Aid certification is required.

OR any equivalent combination of the above listed requirements.

A valid driver's license and auto insurance are required to meet the requirements of the position.

CPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Pay: $41,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,000 - $43,000