Integrated Employment Counselor

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate clients’ skills, strengths, and career interests.
• Develop and implement Individualized Employment Plans (IEPs) based on assessment outcomes and client goals.
• Lead job readiness training sessions covering workplace etiquette, communication, time management, and teamwork.
• Provide life skills training, focusing on areas like personal finance, self-advocacy, and independent living.
• Facilitate career exploration, including resume building, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Cook up community-based work experiences, such as job shadowing and internships, to prepare clients for the workforce.
• Offer on-site job coaching and mentoring, supporting clients as they transition into competitive employment.
• Apply ABA techniques to support clients’ skill-building, adaptive behavior, and social integration.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with employers committed to inclusive hiring practices.
• Act as a liaison between clients and employers, addressing workplace accommodation and support needs.
• Track client progress, documenting milestones, employment outcomes, and retention rates.
• Perform fee-for-service activities, including evaluation, customized employment planning, job placement, and on-the-job coaching, to promote successful integration and sustained employment outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports detailing client achievements, program impact, and areas for improvement.
• Participates in preparations for CARF accreditation as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, psychology, social work, special education, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of CIE standards, disability rights, and workplace accommodations.
• Experience with ABA techniques and adaptive skill development.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage relationships with clients, employers, and community partners.