Vocational Services Specialist

Responsibilities

• Direct Client Services
• Conduct employment readiness and vocational assessments for all new clients
• Develop person-centered employment and career plans
• Deliver ongoing 1:1 counseling and group vocational sessions
• Provide resume development, application support, and interview preparation
• Facilitate job matching and placement activities
• Conduct post-placement follow-ups at 6-day, 30, 60, and 90-day milestones
• Job Development & Employer Engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers across industries
• Establish and document new employer partnerships each quarter
• Conduct outreach and business engagement activities
• Educate employers on recovery-friendly workplace practices
• Collaborate with OASAS job development resources and statewide initiatives
• Regional Coordination
• Deliver services across all OASAS-certified programs in Manhattan
• Provide on-site or virtual services to partner agencies
• Cookordinate with clinical and case management teams for integrated care
• Participate in monthly meetings with the OASAS Technical Assistance Liaison
• Attend required OASAS trainings and align with statewide workforce strategies
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain client-level tracking of services and outcomes
• Complete required monthly OASAS reporting, including:
• Job assessments completed
• Job search activities
• Job placements and retention outcomes
• Employer engagement activities
• Ensure all reporting uses unique identifiers (no PII)
• Maintain compliance with grant deliverables and data collection standards
• Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Maintain compliance with:
• 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements
• HIPAA and OASAS regulations
• Ensure services are non-duplicative of other OASAS-funded vocational services
• Participate in supervision and professional development activities
• Maintain documentation aligned with audit and CFR reporting requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Counseling, CRC preferred
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders
• Knowledge of workforce development systems and employment services
• Demonstrated experience in job placement, counseling, or case management
• Knowledge of labor market trends and workforce systems
• Access VR credential or experience
• One year of experience in career counseling of clients with substance abuse disorders
• Knowledge of strengths-based counseling, cognitive behavioral treatment and behavior modification in practice
• Weekend availability required
• Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to work professionally and empathetically with a diverse group of clients and staff
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a broad variety of people, including other team members and management
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Competency with computer based programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook email, Relias, and Electronic Health records

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• Competitive Salary
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plans
• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks.
• Etc
• Free Gym Membership to our MCC Fitness & 14 TH ST Y Gym
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance