Employment Counselor Assistant

Community Work and Independence; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Community, Work and Independence is seeking an Employment Counselor Assistant to support individuals in preparing for employment through day and employment services. The role involves maintaining records, coordinating with management, and aiding in the development of pre-vocational activities.

The position reports to senior staff and requires an Associate’s Degree in psychology or related field, plus experience with vocational rehabilitation and strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in psychology, human services or related field with one year of paid experience in vocational rehabilitation or related areas.
• Computer competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.
• Three to five years paid experience working with the developmentally disabled population in vocational rehabilitation or related area may be substituted for the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Actively cooperate with the President/CEO and other staff in achieving the goals of CWI.
• Work under the daily direction of the Day & Employment Services Manager.
• Assist with maintenance of case records for each individual receiving service.
• Assist with production of documentation of services required for proper billing per regulation and procedure.
• Assist with management and communication of individual’s issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide input into Staff Action Plan development and feedback regarding progress toward skill development.
• Assist with development of services, including securing community work experience sites and other pre-vocational activities.
• Implement Staff Action Plans including coaching at work experience sites.
• Provide transportation as needed to and from home and to work experience sites.
• Take part in in-service training and attend meetings as requested.
• Act in any other capacity as directed by the President/CEO.

Education

Associate's Degree in psychology, human services or other related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

• Base Pay $23.46 / Hour
• Job Category Direct Care
• Employee Type PT 30

Contact information

• Name Jason DiCaprio
• Phone [phone]

Description

TITLE:EmploymentCounselor Assistant

LOCATION:Everts Ave.

TYPEOFEMPLOYMENT:Benefited, 37.5 hour

Schedule:Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

PAYRATE:$23.46per hour

Employment Counselor Assistant – Community Prevocational Services

Reports to the Day & Employment Services Manager
Responsible to the Director of Employment Programs
Responsible to the Division Director of Employment Services
Responsible to VP/COO
Responsible to the President/CEO

POSITION CONCEPT:

Provide support and guidance toward the development of skills that prepare
individuals for employment. Skills include, but are not limited to: attention to task,
following directions, problem solving, attendance, professional conduct, social
interactions and more.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Employment Counselor Assistant will:
• 1. Actively cooperate with the President/CEO and other staff members
  in a joint endeavor in satisfactorily achieving the goals of CWI.
• 2. Work cooperatively under the daily direction of the Day &
  Employment Services Manager.
• 3. Assist with the maintenance of case records for each individual
  receiving service.
• 4. Assist with the production of documentation of services required for
  proper billing per regulation and procedure.
• 5. Assist with management and communication of individual’s issues, to
  internal and external stakeholders.
• 6. As part of the interdisciplinary team, provide input into Staff Action
  Plan development and feedback regarding progress toward skill
  dvelopment.
• 7. Assist with the development of services, including the securing of
  community work experience sites and other pre-vocational activities
• 8. Implement Staff Action Plans per the Sr. Employment Counselor and
  Day and Employment Services Manager, including coaching at work
  experience sites.
• 9. Provide transportation as needed, to and from home and to and
  from work experience sites.
• 10. Take part in any in-service training as offered by the agency and
  attend meetings as requested.
• 11. Act in any other capacity as directed by the President/CEO.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree in psychology, human services or other related field with one
year of paid experience in vocational rehabilitation or related areas. Computer
competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required. Three to five years
paid experience working with the developmentally disabled population in
vocational rehabilitation or a related area may be substituted for the education
requirement.

EEO Statement: CWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.