Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico.
Pays: $27.47 per hour.
Job Summary:
The Vocational Counselor (VC) is part of the interdisciplinary team. He/she counsels clients in identifying, developing, and meeting their career and educational goals, by providing individual and group counseling along with workshops, seminars…etc. He/she assists clients in developing and implementing a comprehensive program of voc/ed services that will result in client's involvement in employment, skills training or education activities.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collaboratively complete comprehensive vocational assessments
- Collaboratively develop vocational treatment plans
- Provide individual and group (workshops/seminars) vocational counseling to assist clients in making appropriate and attainable choices regarding their career goals.
- Administer vocational related testing/interest inventories…etc. whenever appropriate
- Write and maintain (file) progress notes and other required documentation (group notes, attendance verification, paystubs…etc.) in accordance with program, agency, state and funder regulations.
- Develop, coordinate, maintain and network with a wide range of community-based resources to provide training, education and employment opportunities
- Ensure appropriate referrals are made for all clients where appropriate to all vocational related activities.
- Make cold calls/visits to potential employers; assist with job placement referrals
- Remain up to date on matters pertaining to the field (Job Fairs, Internet Resources, Current Job Market…etc.)
- Actively participate in case reviews, case conferences and departmental team meetings
- Provide follow up and post-placement support services to clients who are engaged vocationally
- Ensure accurate reporting to HRA and all appropriate program/network departments (i.e Fiscal and Entitlements) regarding employment/vocational activities
- Submit accurate statistical data regarding client caseload activities
- Assist in monitoring metrics and other data driven systems
- Participate in committees/sub-committees designed to improve services
- Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor/management staff.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field or bachelor's degree plus two years' experience in vocational counseling
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor a plus.
- Bilingual – Spanish Required
- Understanding of substance use issues and recovery
About Acacia Network:
At Acacia Network, we are committed to partnering with communities to promote healthy individuals and families. Our diverse funding sources allow us to offer innovative programs that support our mission of empowering individuals through affordable housing ownership. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer.
