Community Based Vocational Counselor

Position Type & Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Schedule is flexible to the needs of the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Services or related field (preferred).
• One–two years’ experience working with the developmentally disabled (preferred).
• Valid New York State driver’s license.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Summary

Provide counseling interventions as needed to all People We Support in the Career Solutions program. Develop Vocational Plans for OPWDD services, including SEMP, Pathway, and ETP. Complete NYESS data entry for all programs as needed.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and track all referrals within OPWDD guidelines.
• Conduct intakes together with Employment Specialists for individuals.
• Provide case file reviews, satisfaction surveys, referrals, and other internal documentation.
• Review all daily and monthly notes for waiver and non‑waiver services.
• Participate in scheduled team meetings.
• Review and approve monthly billable services.
• Complete admission and discharge documentation for all OPWDD individuals.
• Provide classroom activities to individuals in OPWDD contracts.
• Guide Employment Aides on service delivery and documentation.
• Advise individuals on benefits.
• Participate in ongoing rotation for investigations of reportable incidents and allegations of abuse.

Competencies

• Ethical conduct
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Communication
• Professionalism

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, lift, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.