Vocational Counselor

DePaul's WorkGuide Program provides pre-employment and employment services to Monroe County residents eligible for

ACCES-VR.

Vocational Counselors support adults and students (16+) with disabilities through job readiness, supported employment, and ongoing coaching to help them secure and maintain competitive jobs. The role requires strong communication, independence, computer skills, and a flexible schedule for interviews and on-site coaching. Counselors also serve as liaisons between employees, employers, and supervisors. •Vocational Counselors earn a $2.00/hour shift differential for job coaching hours worked before/after WorkGuide's office hours of 8am-5pm on weekdays, and all weekend hours. Differentials may stack when multiple conditions apply. Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in rehabilitation placement, counseling, recruitment, or related human services fields working with adults or students with disabilities, or Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling or related human services areas and one year of relevant work experience or practicum experience. A combination of education and experience which is substantially equivalent to the standards of this subdivision and is approved by

ACCES-VR

prior to a final job offer. Relevant experience should include working in the Human Services field, ability to work with DD, LD, CD, Blind/Low vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and MH clients.