Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

About the role

Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston is a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester. We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming, and comforting environment that feels like being home.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a trauma-informed approach to complete the Substance Use Disorder Vocational Rehabilitation Readiness Assessment for each participant upon intake and completion of programming.
• Provide individualized vocational counseling to each client in a one-on-one setting as well as provide quarterly workshops on varying topics.
• Assess for needs and provide employment stipend when appropriate.
• Facilitate quarterly structured skill-building workshops with topics such as job readiness, interviewing for success, and employment retention skills.
• Affirm ongoing support to each participant while securing employment as well as for six months thereafter.
• Complete referrals and coordinate with community partners when needed to provide additional support.
• Affirm assistance with resume development.
• Utilize EHR Welligent for all participant data and progress note storage.
• Affirm engagement with local employers who have jobsites across the Southern Tier to understand their hiring needs and help to apply effective workforce development strategies.
• Affirm ongoing contact and support with each participant for a minimum of six months following successful job placement.
• Complies with all OASAS regulations.
• Understands the contract between CCSL and NYS OASAS.
• Attends monthly program meetings to review and track progress and troubleshoot barriers.
• Attends CCSL staff meetings, and other required meetings.
• Attends CCSL functions as appropriate.
• Completes all required training as outlined by the program and CCSL.
• Ensures that all CCSL clients are treated with dignity and respect, always upholding their confidentiality.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in vocational rehabilitation counseling or a related human services field.
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.
• Minimum of 2 years’ related experience. Relevant years of experience and education will be considered.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community partners and maintain professional relationships.
• Flexibility adapting to the needs of clients and varying work schedules.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction.
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support organizational mission, philosophy, and policies.
• Ability to work in a cooperative and helpful manner with all individuals.
• Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques.
• Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.
• Demonstrate full adherence to the Code of Conduct and all policies/procedures related to compliance and ethical business practices.
• Demonstrate commitment to Agency Mission Statement.
• Provide effective, equitable, understandable and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives