Job ***** Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
***** Ontario County, NY
***** Housing & Employment Services
Employment ***** Full-Time

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals recovering from substance use disorders by providing educational and vocational counseling services. This position focuses on helping clients develop and achieve vocational rehabilitation goals, such as employment, skills training, or educational pursuits. By building and leveraging strong community linkages, the counselor will coordinate and provide pre-vocational and vocational activities that empower clients to achieve long-term success in competitive employment.

As a VocEd Counselor, you will provide career counseling and job readiness support to clients across multiple supportive living locations in Wayne, Seneca, Ontario, and Yates Counties. Your role will involve helping clients explore career paths, develop essential job skills, and navigate the job search process, while also offering continued support as they transition into the workforce.

This position requires travel between various supportive living sites, and you will need to use your personal vehicle. Mileage will be reimbursed, and there may be occasions when client transportation is necessary.

• Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or a related field of rehabilitation psychology.



• OR Master’s degree in counseling/psychology specialization with one year of experience in career counseling for clients with alcohol/substance abuse issues or other disadvantaged populations.



• OR Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, or a related field with a minimum of two years of experience in career counseling for clients with alcohol/substance abuse issues or other disadvantaged populations.



• OR current Rehabilitation Counseling Master’s student supervised by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).



• Valid NYS Driver’s License.