Vocational Consultant 2

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) in Atlanta is seeking a Vocational Consultant 2 for its Work Therapy Program, serving adults with mental health and forensic services. The role involves assessing vocational interests, developing plans, and providing coaching to help clients engage in work.

You will coordinate assignments, communicate with treatment teams, monitor progress, and support discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, social work, education, or a related area from an accredited college or university and two years of job-related experience in vocational rehabilitation, human services, or a related field; or one year of experience at the lower level Vocational Consultant 1 (SSP010) or position equivalent.
• State law requires a national and state background check as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals’ vocational interests, abilities, work readiness, and support needs to identify appropriate work assignments and vocational goals.
• Develop and implement individualized vocational plans in coordination with individuals and their treatment teams.
• Provide instruction and direct coaching in job tasks, workplace communication, professional boundaries, accountability, and task completion.
• Help individuals develop strategies to manage challenges with attention, communication, emotional regulation, and adjustment to workplace expectations.
• Coordinate work assignments, schedules, transportation arrangements, and worksite coverage across hospital units and locations.
• Communicate with treatment teams and worksite supervisors regarding participation, performance, scheduling changes, and support needs.
• Monitor work performance and provide constructive feedback that supports skill development and progress toward vocational goals.
• Facilitate individual and group vocational education, including résumé development, computer-based job searches, application completion, interviewing, and working with disabilities.
• Identify barriers to work participation, coordinate alternative assignments when appropriate, and follow up on missed or canceled work opportunities.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of assessments, vocational plans, attendance, participation, work performance, and progress.
• Support discharge and transition planning by helping individuals identify employment interests, prepare application materials, and connect with appropriate community vocational resources.
• Track program activities and outcomes to support service evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Perform duties in accordance with the approved position description and hospital policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, social work, education, or a related area

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Vocational Consultant 2 Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000006820 Shift: Any (United States of America) Compensation Details: SALARY: $47,840.00

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Atlanta, is seeking a Vocational Consultant 2 for its Work Therapy Program, serving individuals receiving Adult Mental Health and Forensic services.

• Assess individuals’ vocational interests, abilities, work readiness, and support needs to identify appropriate work assignments and vocational goals.
• Develop and implement individualized vocational plans in coordination with individuals and their treatment teams.
• Provide instruction and direct coaching in job tasks, workplace communication, professional boundaries, accountability, and task completion.
• Help individuals develop strategies to manage challenges with attention, communication, emotional regulation, and adjustment to workplace expectations.
• Coordinate work assignments, schedules, transportation arrangements, and worksite coverage across hospital units and locations.
• Communicate with treatment teams and worksite supervisors regarding participation, performance, scheduling changes, and support needs.
• Monitor work performance and provide constructive feedback that supports skill development and progress toward vocational goals.
• Facilitate individual and group vocational education, including résumé development, computer-based job searches, application completion, interviewing, and working with disabilities.
• Identify barriers to work participation, coordinate alternative assignments when appropriate, and follow up on missed or canceled work opportunities.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of assessments, vocational plans, attendance, participation, work performance, and progress.
• Support discharge and transition planning by helping individuals identify employment interests, prepare application materials, and connect with appropriate community vocational resources.
• Track program activities and outcomes to support service evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Perform duties in accordance with the approved position description and hospital policies and procedures.

Salary: $47,840.00 Grade: H Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, social work, education, or a related area from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience in vocational rehabilitation, human services, or a related field; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Vocational Consultant 1 (SSP010) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.