North Jersey Friendship House, Inc.

Vocational Counselor

Primary Function: Responsible for the day-to-day vocational training, counseling, and case management of members in the Vocational Department.

Essential Functions

  • Oversee a caseload of up to 35 members.
  • Evaluate the skills of members and assess their ability to work.
  • Develop vocationally based treatment plans for members.
  • Implement individualized behavior modification strategies to assist in improving member's adaptive behavior, social and vocational skills. Train all related staff in these strategies.
  • Plan and conduct individual and group counseling sessions; conduct vocational training group sessions in prevocational areas.
  • Develop workforce exploration activities to improve members' awareness of vocational opportunities.
  • Observe members actively during vocational training and/or work opportunities to assess skills, provide recommendations for interventions to rehabilitation aids, and perform reassessments.
  • Complete various administrative duties (i.e. progress reports, daily attendance, case notes, overall file management) within required timeframes.
  • Ensure EHR files are always up to date with all required components.
  • Ensure all required reporting is completed and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Support, train, and oversee undergraduate interns as required.

Requirements

  • BA in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Rehabilitation, or related field.
  • Prior experience in vocational counseling with individuals with disabilities preferred.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Mental Health Care

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