Career Counselor I

Living Resources Corp; City of Albany (NY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid training

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement programs

Career advancement opportunities

Résumé du poste

Living Resources Corp in the Capital Region seeks a Career Counselor I to support individuals with disabilities in identifying, preparing for, and maintaining meaningful employment. The role involves vocational counseling, job coaching, and collaboration with families and agencies.

Travel is required locally; candidates should be organized, adaptable, and able to manage a dynamic schedule. This is a full-time role offering benefits and growth opportunities within a nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Strong organization and time management skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation required.

Responsabilités

• Manage caseloads of individuals receiving OPWDD and/or ACCES-VR services.
• Provide vocational counseling & guidance tailored to abilities and career interests.
• Assist individuals in developing job-readiness skills and preparing for interviews.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and support to learn and perform tasks.
• Accurately document services, progress, and outcomes in case notes.

Connaissances

Organization & time management

Verbal & written communication

Driver's license & transportation

Formation

High School Diploma

Human Services related degree

Description du poste

Description

Living Resources is a non-profit agency dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities or other life-altering conditions to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. We work with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing support and services.

To work for Living Resources is to make a difference in the lives of others. Living Resources employees provide individuals with disabilities and other life-altering conditions the support they need to thrive and lead active, full lives. For many employees, their work becomes an experience where they find fulfillment and develop both personally and professionally.

Applicants for this role should submit a standard resume rather than using the Indeed resume template. In this position, you will be responsible for coaching others on how to create resumes outside of the Indeed platform. Providing your standard resume will help demonstrate your familiarity with resume formats that candidates may need guidance developing.

The Career Counselor I supports individuals with disabilities—primarily those receiving services through OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) and/or ACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation)—in identifying, preparing for, and maintaining meaningful employment. The Career Counselor provides vocational counseling, job coaching, and personalized support to help individuals achieve their career goals. This position involves collaboration with employers, families, and other agencies, which requires local travel in the Capital Region. Candidates must be organized, adaptable, and able to manage a dynamic schedule based on client needs. The Career Counselor I is responsible for aligning and demonstrating agency values in carrying out the duties of this position.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage a caseload of individuals receiving OPWDD and/or ACCES-VR services
• Assess individuals’ interests, strengths, and employment goals using person-centered planning
• Provide vocational counseling & guidance tailored to each individual’s abilities and career interests
• Assist individuals in developing job-readiness skills and preparing for interviews and job searches
• Provide on-the-job coaching to support individuals in learning and performing job tasks
• Maintain regular communication with employers, supervisors, and other stakeholders to support job success
• Offer travel training to ensure individuals can safely and independently commute to work
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers to identify job and internship opportunities
• Accurately document services provided, progress, and outcomes in case notes and reports

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Degree in Human Services or related field
• Experience providing employment services to individuals with disabilities
• Familiarity with ACCES-VR and/or OPWDD HCBS Waiver Services
• Experience managing a caseload and providing community-based services

Benefits

We offer great benefits including Paid Training, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Payment in Lieu of Health Insurance, Tuition Assistance, and Retirement Programs!

There are also opportunities to advance within our agency!