What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Counselor position at Project Renewal?
Title: Vocational Counselor
Program: Barbara Kleinman Men’s Shelter
Salary Range: $50,000 - $54,000
Schedule: Hybrid post 90-days
Program Overview
The Barbara Kleiman Men’s Shelter is a 200-bed, 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless men. The program will serve both individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance use disorders and individuals who are employed/seeking employment. Our comprehensive services include case management, individual and group counseling, mental health care and primary medical care, recreational activities, occupational therapy, employment services and job readiness services, and housing placement assistance.
Position Overview
The Vocational Counselor will be responsible for pre- and post-employment services provided at Barbara Kleinman Men’s Shelter. They will conduct vocational assessments, develop and implement service plans to remove barriers to employment, coordinate referrals to Project Renewal’s job training programs, and support clients throughout the job readiness process.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The essential duties of the Vocational Counselor include but are not limited to the following activities
Program: Barbara Kleinman Men’s Shelter
Salary Range: $50,000 - $54,000
Schedule: Hybrid post 90-days
Program Overview
The Barbara Kleiman Men’s Shelter is a 200-bed, 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless men. The program will serve both individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance use disorders and individuals who are employed/seeking employment. Our comprehensive services include case management, individual and group counseling, mental health care and primary medical care, recreational activities, occupational therapy, employment services and job readiness services, and housing placement assistance.
Position Overview
The Vocational Counselor will be responsible for pre- and post-employment services provided at Barbara Kleinman Men’s Shelter. They will conduct vocational assessments, develop and implement service plans to remove barriers to employment, coordinate referrals to Project Renewal’s job training programs, and support clients throughout the job readiness process.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The essential duties of the Vocational Counselor include but are not limited to the following activities
- Assessing client vocational skills, strengths, and barriers to employment.
- Determining level of job readiness and subsequent services.
- Coordinating client services with the shelter team (including Case Managers, Occupational Therapists, other members) to remove barriers to employment.
- Conducting career exploration and vocational counseling.
- Developing training and employment goals for those who indicate employment as a priority.
- Discussing with clients how employment will impact their benefits.
- Helping clients prepare resumes and obtain references.
- Referring clients to Project Renewal’s Workforce Development Training programs or other external training providers as needed.
- Following up on referrals made and client progress/compliance.
- Providing job retention and re-placement support to employed residents.
- Facilitating group workshops as needed.
- Tracking and reporting on program data and outcomes.
- Entering accurate and timely client information, progress, and documentation into required databases and case records.
- High School Diploma; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Must have at least 2-3 years of experience in case management, vocational counseling or workforce development serving special populations including adults with histories of homelessness, substance use, criminal backgrounds, and/or serious mental illness.
- Knowledge of public benefits and entitlements is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication and computer skills are a must.
Salary : $50,000 - $54,000
