Vocational Counselor-(HRA) Dona Rosita I

Job Details

Job Location

Bronx, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$23.95 - $25.21 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Comunilife is looking for an experienced Vocational Counselor to fill open positions for their Dona Rosita I Program in the Bronx . The Vocational Counselor is responsible for providing vocational services to clients living at Dona Rosita House: assessing/evaluating level of education, work experience and aptitude; formulating a vocational and/or Employment Plan for clients which will become part of the service plan(s); and, assisting and providing instruction in the preparation of resumes, referrals for job training, trade school and other institutions. Accompanying clients in the field may be required. The positions offer a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more.

Essential Duties

• Assess clients ability and motivation for psycho-social rehabilitation ( educational, vocational and employment)

• Provide referrals to employment programs for training and placement for competitive, supported or volunteer job opportunity.

• Provide supportive counseling and vocational related services to clients/families,

• Assist in the development and implementation of the comprehensive service plans and service plan reviews that identify mutually agreed upon long and short-term vocational/employment related goals.

• Responsible for contacts as specified in the service plan(s).

• Implement rehabilitation/vocational weekly training program; including “the job club”, “the job group” and “Making a Plan” curriculum

• Provide assistance in activities for daily living; assistance in employment assessments, training, and private sector placement services; and other necessary services to clients to increase their capacity for independent living.

• Provide linkage to other Educational and Vocational Programs in the community.

• Participate in case conference, training and team meetings as required.

• Responsible for the timely completion and documentation of assessments, evaluations, vocational/employment plan(s), progress notes, training/group notes as determine by program standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelors Degree in Human Services, Education or related area and two (2) years experience in Vocational, Employment and Educational counseling, training and referrals particularly with HIV+/AIDS affected populations and/or substance abuse individuals. Preference given to persons with experience in Scattered Sites Programs, bi-lingual, bi-cultural in Spanish.

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.