Vocational Employment Specialist (30 hours per week, part-time) – Concord Counseling Services: Westerville, OH

About the Organization

Concord Counseling is one of the most highly acclaimed behavioral health non-profit centers in Central Ohio. Based in Westerville and founded in 1972, Concord is dedicated to healing people in mind and spirit with programs and services that change lives. Concord is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), signifying quality & excellence, person-centered care, continuous improvement, accountability, and trustworthiness.

When you join Concord, you’ll find:

• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Meaningful work that changes lives
• Mentorship and supervision support
• A culture that lives our values of inclusion, integrity, commitment, and teamwork
• A workplace where you can bring your authentic self every day
• Realistic productivity expectations that prioritize quality care and prevent burnout

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Determine client needs and design and implement vocational programs that may include assessment, vocational counseling, training, and job placement.
• Participate in job development and placement programs, contact prospective employers, place clients in jobs, and evaluate the success of placements.
• Maintain close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy.
• Arrange for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.
• Arrange for on-site job coaching or assistive devices, such as specially equipped wheelchairs, to help clients adapt to work or school environments.
• Locate 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

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for positions working 30+ hours per week:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Agency-paid life insurance & long-term disability coverage
• 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
• Clinical supervision toward independent licensure
• Free CEUs
• Student loan repayment support

Schedule

Flexible work hours available between 30-40 hours per week based on your availability.