Vocational Employment Specialist

Job description Description Concord Counseling is one of the most highly acclaimed, behavioral health non-profit centers in Central Ohio. You will work alongside professionals who demonstrate our agency values of inclusion, teamwork, commitment, and integrity. At Concord, you will find collaboration, mentorship, a commitment to your professional growth, and a culture that supports you bringing your whole authentic self to work every day. Your Job Opportunity Concord Counseling Services is seeking a Vocational Employment Specialist to educate and support clients with securing employment and to approach and communicate with employers to ensure a successful work experience. There are flexible work hours available between 30-40 hours per week based on your availability. Determining client needs and designing and implementing vocational programs that may include assessment, vocational counseling, training, and job placement. Participating in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing clients in jobs, and evaluating the success of placements. Maintaining close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy. Arranging for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans. Arranging for on-site job coaching or assistive devices, such as specially equipped wheelchairs, to help clients adapt to work or school environments. Locating barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, and transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming barriers.

Requirements:

Requirements for

Vocational Employment Specialist:

Bachelor's degree required; Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor Preferred Experience conducting vocational assessments and developing individual service plans; experience documenting service notes Working knowledge of mental illness, psychiatric symptoms, and their impact on functioning and behavior Knowledge of the competitive employment landscape and best practices for searching, applying and interviewing for jobs; able to efficiently navigate job boards and company websites. Strong coaching, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Teams and Outlook; proficiency with Excel and an electronic medical record software is preferred. Must have a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, maintain a good driving record and can provide safe transportation. What We Offer Our Vocational Employment Specialist We believe in taking care of our team so they can take care of others. Comprehensive Benefits for positions working 30+ hours per week Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Financial Security 401(k) retirement plan Agency-paid life insurance & long-term disability coverage Work-Life Balance Generous PTO including vacation, sick, and self-care time 9 paid agency holidays Manageable productivity expectations designed to reduce burnout Control your own schedule based on your and your clients' needs Professional Growth Clinical supervision toward independent licensure Free CEUs Student loan repayment support If you are ready to serve with your heart, apply now at Concord Counseling Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Keywords counseling-employee-assistance-programs-eaps environment-health-and-safety-hsse mentoring assessment-assessment-tools training-certification education-training training-and-development coaching-mentoring policies-and-practices job-boards corporate-website microsoft-teams microsoft-outlook microsoft-excel electronic-medical-record-emr patient-medical-record driving-records flexible-spending-accounts-fsa health-savings-accounts-hsa savings-account deposit-accounts health-savings-account-hsa financial-security pensions-retirement-benefits retirement-planning life-insurance work-life-balance paid-time-off time-and-attendance holidays-seasonal-events student-loans loan-payments paylocity