Employment Counselor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, psychology preferred
• High School diploma plus 2 years' experience in human services or education, required
• Valid Driver's license
• Bilingual or Spanish is a plus!
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30lbs
• Must be able to stand for a period of time
• Must have a flexible schedule to work nights and weekends if needed

Qualifications

• Conduct vocational assessments and develop individualized employment plans for DVRS/DDD consumers
• Identify employment barriers and create strategies to address them
• Build relationships with employers, match consumers to suitable jobs, and educate businesses on DVRS/DDD programs
• Provide on-site job coaching, teach workplace skills, implement accommodations, and offer follow-along support
• Maintain accurate documentation in SETWORKS, complete billing and reports, and collaborate with families and natural supports
• Provide travel training, assist with route planning, and support community navigation
• Communicate regularly with DVRS counselors, employers, families, and attend required team meetings
• Complete administrative tasks including submitting calendars/timecards, tracking mileage, meeting billable hour requirements, and attending mandatory trainings

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of employment law and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support
• Roth and pre-tax retirement plan options available for employee contributions
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Self-care tools and resources through On the Goga well-being platform
• Backup childcare, elder care, and household services through Access Care.com
• Counseling, legal, and financial services through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Pay

$22.12/Hour + Benefits

Schedule

Flexibility Needed 7 days (40 hours per week)