Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

About the role

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support. You’ll be part of a team that is clear about expectations, supportive and accountable, focused on outcomes that matter to people, and committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure our staff can do the same.

Location: Newburgh, NY (other locations include Poughkeepsie, NY).

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational rehabilitation counseling as part of an interdisciplinary team at assigned substance use treatment sites.
• Conduct individual and group meetings focusing on work activities, barriers to employment, referrals to outside providers, ACCESS Supports team meetings, partner site meetings, OASAS trainings.
• Track data for monthly reporting, provide job search and application completion assistance, networking, budgeting & financial literacy, and job retention support.
• Complete documentation (progress notes, daily logs, OASAS reports) within scheduled timeframes.
• Conduct vocational assessments identifying goals, skills, barriers, experience, qualifications.
• Provide individual and group vocational counseling both in person and virtual.
• Identify person‑centered employment goals, create resumes, review interviewing skills, help participants find and apply to appropriate job leads.
• Build strong relationships with employers and workforce programs to expand employment pathways.
• Assist employers in understanding business engagement strategies related to workforce development.
• Stay updated on labor market trends to guide individuals toward viable employment opportunities.
• Provide job coaching to help participants maintain employment.
• Attend staff and assigned program treatment meetings; work in partnership with other OASAS staff to enhance job opportunities.
• Complete ACCES‑VR referral packets as needed.
• Travel approximately 30% of the time to various Mid‑Hudson treatment facilities (Dutchess, Sullivan, Ulster, Orange, possibly Rockland County) and to meet with employers, attend NYS DOL sites, meetings, or training sites.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of goals, objectives & psychosocial dynamics of people in addiction recovery treatment and familiarity with common barriers to employment they face.
• Knowledge of labor market trends/requirements and skills/abilities required in a wide variety of occupations.
• Familiarity with job search sites (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interviewing and vocational assessment skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, and electronic health records required.
• Ability to work at partner agencies as the primary work location.