Flexible Community-Based Vocational Counselor

The Arc - Jefferson & St. Lawrence; Village of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc - Jefferson & St. Lawrence in New York is seeking a qualified counselor to provide interventions within the Career Solutions program, developing Vocational Plans for OPWDD services including SEMP, Pathway, and ETP.

You will complete NYESS data entry, monitor referrals, conduct intakes with Employment Specialists, and contribute to accurate documentation and client progress.

A Bachelor's degree and NYS driver's license are required, with 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years' experience working with the developmentally disabled preferred.
• New York State driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track referrals within OPWDD guidelines.
• Conduct intakes with Employment Specialists for individuals.
• Provide case file reviews, satisfaction surveys, referrals and other documentation.
• Review daily and monthly notes for waiver and non-waiver services.
• Participate in team meetings as scheduled.
• Review and approve monthly billable services.
• Complete admission and discharge documentation for OPWDD individuals.
• Provide classroom activities to individuals in OPWDD contracts.
• Provide guidance to Employment Aides on service delivery and documentation.
• Provide Benefits advisement to referred individuals.
• Participate in ongoing rotation for investigations of Reportable Incidents and Allegations of Abuse.

Skills

Ethical Conduct

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

The Arc - Jefferson & St. Lawrence in New York is seeking a qualified counselor to provide interventions within the Career Solutions program, developing Vocational Plans for OPWDD services including SEMP, Pathway, and ETP.

You will complete NYESS data entry, monitor referrals, conduct intakes with Employment Specialists, and contribute to accurate documentation and client progress.

A Bachelor's degree and NYS driver's license are required, with 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred.