What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Counselor position at Outreach Development Corp.?
Position: Vocational Counselor
The Vocational Counselor is responsible for the delivery of vocational/educational/guidance services. The Vocational Counselor serves as a member of the program’s treatment team.
This position is based at our Women’s Residential Center located at 400 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY
Essential Duties:
- Completes vocational/educational comprehensive assessments and quarterly progress reports.
- Develops and facilitates the implementation of vocational/educational treatment plans for all clients that are consistent with agency standards and comply with applicable administrative rules.
- Provides individual vocational and educational counseling to clients to further assist them in reaching vocational and educational goals.
- Conducts vocational/educational group counseling. Performs the actions necessary to start a group, including: group type, purpose, size and leadership, recruiting and selecting members, establishing group goals, and clarifying ground rules for participating.
- Document the vocational/educational outcome, using accepted methods and instruments.
- Provide and maintain ongoing communication with all staff members via written communication as well as participate in staff meetings, clinical presentations and other unit meetings.
- Creates and maintains ongoing relationships with referral sources and other vocational/educational agencies.
- Bring appropriate issues identified in vocational/educational activities to the attention of clinical counselors, social workers for appropriate therapeutic intervention.
- In collaboration with the house manager, oversee the application, evaluation and training processes of job functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- CASAC/CASAC-T required, CRC preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to network with community organizations.
- Action-oriented, adaptable and innovative.
- Ability to develop rapport and engage with clients to support clinical goals and retention.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
Salary : $25 - $34