Job Coach I/IPS - Greenwood Area Office

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life保险

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan and DeferredComp

Job summary

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department seeks a dedicated VR Counselor to provide job development, placement and supported employment services for IPS-referred consumers. You will guide planning toward successful vocational outcomes and deliver on-site work skills training.

Travel is required; you will maintain weekly case notes and adapt to a flex schedule to meet consumer needs while collaborating with diverse teams. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or a high school diploma with related experience substituting for the degree.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to travel throughout the day to assist consumers.
• Must be able to work in various environments and on a flex schedule to meet consumer needs.
• Knowledge of needs assessments and interviewing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of a VR Counselor, provide job development, placement and supported employment services for IPS-referred consumers.
• Provide planning and guidance towards successful vocational outcomes.
• Provide job skills training on the work site to supported employment consumers.
• Maintain weekly case notes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Needs assessment

Interview techniques

Case management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

High school diploma + relevant experience substitution

Job description

Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance!

In this position you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Under the guidance of a VR Counselor, you will provide job development, placement and supported employment services for consumers referred directly from the Department of Mental Health's Individual Placement and Support Program (IPS).
• Provide planning and guidance towards the achievement of successful vocational outcomes.
• Provide job skills training on the work site to supported employment consumer.
• Maintain case notes weekly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Or; a high school diploma and experience in career counseling or related case management may substitute for the required bachelor’s degree.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to travel throughout the day to assist consumers while at work.
• Must be able to work in various work environments and on a flex schedule to meet consumers needs.
• Knowledge and skill in conducting needs assessments.
• Knowledge of fact gathering methods and interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of principles of behavior adjustment techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, etc.

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

If you are substituting your Bachelor's degree for the required related work experience, official college transcripts will need to be provided.

If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you.