Prevocational Counselor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service Field
• One-year experience working with the Developmentally Disabled population or in a vocational setting
• Valid NYS Driver’s License with an acceptable driving history per the agency’s insurance requirements

Essential Functions

• Complete all documentation required for annual reviews, semi-annual reviews, and interim meetings
• Complete Prevoc ISP programs, Habilitative Plans, monthly notes, and six-month reviews of progress on Therap
• Complete T-logs and PSU data entries as necessary
• Complete ISP Plans and Personal Focus Worksheets as necessary in Therap
• Verify daily attendance records
• Check and monitor daily documentation that is entered in Therap by Prevocational staff
• Ensure that all Documentation is scanned and uploaded to Therap
• Complete Discharge documentation and admission documentation for services
• Identify and help address barriers that may hinder People We Support’s progress toward supported employment
• Meet with individuals supported, as needed, to discuss concerns they may have
• Monitor waiver pre-voc services to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Complete all required documentation for monthly billing and submit
• Aid Person We Support to gain access to needed community services and supports
• Maintain communication with families, care managers, residential staff and QIDPs
• Complete DDP1 & 2, needs assessments and annual review/revision
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required in-services
• Assist with protective oversight
• Complete daily documentation as necessary for supports and goals
• Complete annual file reviews
• Cook up paperwork for annual community assessments

Competencies

• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management
• Organization Skills
• Communication
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Responsibility
• Leadership
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Supervisory Responsibility - None

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• May require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment, with some involvement in the manufacturing/warehouse area.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Noise level can be high due to the use of various machinery and equipment used on the work floor area.

Travel

• Some travel between Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties may be required based on program needs.