Vocational Day Services Counselor

ST ANNE INSTITUTE; West Albany (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Anne Institute in Albany, NY, is seeking a part-time Vocational Day Services Aide to support afterschool work readiness for youth with mental health challenges.

You will transport participants, assist instructors, supervise youth, and help with projects while documenting progress in AWARDS. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of workforce experience, strong communication and time management skills, and a valid NYS driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with adolescent youth.
• 2 years workforce experience.
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Valid NYS driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Transport youth to program and home after program.
• Assist program instructor in daily learning activities centered around career exploration.
• Provide direct supervision of program participants and monitor safety.
• Conduct program projects/activities for youth as appropriate.
• Document progress notes of group sessions using AWARDS.
• Participate in assigned meetings and trainings.

Skills

Transportation

Communication

Time management

Organization

Education

High school diploma

GED

Job description

St. Anne Institute is a human service agency whose mission is to partner with individuals and families in a supportive and inclusive environment to achieve shared goals and strengthen communities. The vision of St. Anne Institute is to be the leading provider of innovative and equitable human services through the Guiding Principles of Loving, Caring and Protecting.

Starting Hourly Rate:$20.00

Schedule:Approximately 10-12 hours per week between the hours of 12pm-7pm; Tuesday & Wednesday

Job Description:

The Vocational Day Services (VDS) Program is an afterschool, work readiness program for adolescent youth in Albany County that have a history of mental health challenges. The mission of VDS is to assist youth in developing the social, emotional, physical and vocational abilities which are fundamental for successful placement in the workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Transport youth to program and home after program
• Assist program instructor in assigned daily learning activities centered around career exploration based on interest, navigating through the employment process and meeting day-to-day expectations at a job to maintain employment
• Provide direct supervision of program participants, monitoring behavior and safety
• Conduct program projects and/or activities for youth as appropriate
• Document and maintain updated progress notes of group sessions using the AWARDS electronic health system
• Participate in assigned meetings and trainings

Requirements and Education:

• High school diploma OR GED required
• experience working with adolescent youth
• 2 years workforce experience
• strong communication, organizational and time management skills
• valid NYS drivers license required

St. Anne Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.