Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor – Master’s & CRC cert.

Bronx, NY

Clinic Hours: 8am-7pm | One evening/week required

Salary: $70,000 - $76,345/yr

Healthcare staff can work anywhere….The BEST work with US!

Be part of a national health and human services organization that has been doing worlds of good throughout New York communities for more than 60 years – Samaritan Daytop Village—WHERE GOOD LIVES. Our core focus is the people we serve – men and women struggling with addiction, military veterans, mothers and babies, families, homeless New Yorkers, and the elderly. We believe that “Good” resides in every one of our clients. Your gift of helping people to find their perfect role can transform lives.

The Role:

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is responsible for assessing client skills, aptitudes, needs and preferences towards facilitating the client’s job readiness and employment search. You will provide individual/group vocational counseling including assessments, evaluations, and referrals. Functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, participating in developing vocational goals and objectives for the client’s treatment plan.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct educational/vocational assessments, including work and educational history, administers educational/vocational tests, and evaluates clients' job readiness/job search skills.
• Utilize the results of assessment to develop with clients vocational/educational goals and objectives and provides and/or coordinates those activities.
• Provide on-going individual/group counseling to help clients make appropriate vocational/employment decisions, obtain & maintain job readiness/employment.
• Participate in assessing and maintaining clients’ Job Performance Evaluations towards improving skill levels in preparation for employment. Prepares required reports and statistics.
• Assume on-duty staff assignments, including the observation of urine specimen collection, medication management, facility/safety runs and room checks.
• Function as an integral member of the treatment team by participating in case conferences, team meetings, treatment planning meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc.
• Refer clients to vocational/educational services in community and monitors progress.
• Provide follow-up and post-job placement support services to clients including linkages to transitional benefits.
• Develop and maintains linkages with community based educational, remedial, vocational, employment and support resources.

Who You Will Be:

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) for designated programs
• A Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling or Guidance
• Possess strong vocational assessment, individual and group vocational/job prep skills
• Working knowledge of substance use treatment modalities and client self-help/support modalities
• Strong writing skills; competencies in writing comprehensive educational/vocational assessments and progress notes
• Available to work a flexible schedule in response to participant and staff needs
• Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office Suite and EMR

At Samaritan Daytop Village, we empower over 33,000 New Yorkers annually to transform their lives. Our success depends on a community of dedicated, caring employees who share our passion for creating hope and healing. We live our purpose through uplifting others!

As part of our team, you and your family will be supported through:

• Robust Benefits - Competitive packages include medical, dental, 401K matching, profit sharing, insurance options, and more
• Work-Life Balance - From generous PTO to holiday celebrations, we value your needs
• Growth Opportunities - Further your career with tuition assistance, credentialing support, and free onsite training

We celebrate the potential within each person. Join us as we build stronger individuals, families, and neighborhoods across New York.

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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, for immediate consideration, please apply now!

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workforce.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $76,345.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person